Deputy Head of Production, Intelligence Systems

Anduril; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Deputy Head of Production for AIS to coordinate production operations across intelligence products. The role emphasizes strategic development, execution, and flawless delivery from prototype to full-rate production.

You will lead Manufacturing Engineering, Production Test Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations, aligning cross-functional teams to meet budgets, schedules, and quality KPIs while advancing a 5-year production strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Production leadership role within an electronics based industry.
• 3+ years of experience managing a P&L in Production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own all Production outcomes such as ramp plan, NPI, Headcount.
• Drive all people and resources to drive all production outcomes.
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Production Test Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.

Skills

Production leadership

P&L management

US Secret Clearance

Electronics manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Intelligence Systems team is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a director to coordinate all of our production operations across Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS). The Deputy Head of Production for AIS owns short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategic development and execution, operational direction, career pathing, and vision for a product or suite of Anduril products. Your job will be to provide consistent, flawless execution for a variety of product and programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own all Production outcomes such as, ramp plan, NPI, Headcount, etc.
• Drive all people and resources to drive all production outcomes.
• Serve as the leader for Manufacturing Engineering, Production Test Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.
• Serve as both a strategic leader and tactical do-er for Anduril’s rapidly growing production operations for a product or suite of products.
• Hold cross functional teams accountable to meeting demands, deadlines and goals to deliver the production on time and within budget.
• Drive Production, Supply Chain, and Quality, teams to build and execute upon Anduril’s 5-year strategic vision to become a next-generation aerospace and defense manufacturer, capable of full rate production.
• Deliver production outcomes as the products mature from production development to full rate production.
• Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to execute success.
• Mature products from low rate prototypes to full rate production by driving processes and systems as needed throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Establish and manage team to financial, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs to understand how our manufacturing operations are impacting our business.
• Advise on development and oversee implementation of digital technologies, from PLM and ERP to our custom MES and QMS systems, that enable our production operations to efficiently scale while meeting customer requirements.
• Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines.
• Be a partner to the Head of Production and the VP of Production for AIS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in a Production leadership role within an electronics based industry. A track record of successfully scaling products from prototype to full rate production is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required.
• 3+ years of experience managing a P&L in a Production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience with automation and testing for electronics and assembly (PCBA testing, vision systems, conveyance, fastener installation).
• Experience managing a workforce of large production teams across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, test engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Relentless drive for continuous improvement and solving high impact business problems through highly leveraged process, business systems, and data.
• Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption. Willing and able to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward.
• Ability to work with engineering on a technical level.
• Positive and inspirational leader with the demonstrated ability to assess, attract and retain high-quality talent and build high-performing teams.
• Sophisticated interpersonal ability to earn credibility, influence others, change minds, and advise across diverse environments and personalities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and the ability to see around corners.
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to understand how problems and their solutions fit with the wider organization and its operations.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally in an unstructured, ambiguous environment. Startup experience strongly preferred.

US Salary Range

$190,000 — $252,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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