Director of Optical Production & Manufacturing Excellence

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 220 000 - 292 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Anduril Industries in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Production, Optics to own production outcomes for optics manufacturing within the Imaging Business Line. You will lead a team of technicians and production staff, drive on-time delivery, quality, cost, and continuous improvement across optical assemblies for defense systems.

The role blends frontline technical leadership with people management, requiring strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in optical or complex electro-mechanical production, with 3+ years in a senior production leadership.
• Proven experience standing up, scaling and managing production of optical assemblies, precision hardware, or imaging systems — defense, aerospace, or adjacent industries strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of optical assembly processes, clean room manufacturing environments, and optical test and inspection methods.
• Proven expertise with ERP, MRP, and MES systems, coupled with a strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, NPI, and change management (ECOs).
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation (drawings, schematics, work instructions) and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated success in employee development, coaching, and mentorship.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Own all production outcomes for the Optics Production across Imaging product lines, including ramp plans, headcount, and the standing up of new manufacturing lines.
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale production volumes to full-rate production.
• Lead cross-functional teams (including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering) through strong leadership, advocacy, and a consistent on-site presence.
• Drive processes and systems needed throughout the product development lifecycle to mature products to full-rate production.
• Establish and manage the team to KPIs for financial, quality, and on-time delivery to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the production of optical product lines, managing a team of technicians and production staff to ensure efficient assembly, test, and delivery of imaging and optical hardware.
• Drive daily and weekly production execution across optical assembly lines and the supporting supply base, owning all production outcomes across delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Own visibility and flow across the end-to-end value stream from supplier material deliveries through internal optical assembly, test, and shipment.
• Advise on development and oversee the implementation of digital technologies (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) to scale operations.
• Champion quality and safety across clean room and optical environments.
• Lead 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on production status, risks, and resource needs.

Connaissances

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP/MES

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Quality & safety

Team management

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Outils

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Description du poste

Anduril Industries in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Production, Optics to own production outcomes for optics manufacturing within the Imaging Business Line. You will lead a team of technicians and production staff, drive on-time delivery, quality, cost, and continuous improvement across optical assemblies for defense systems.

The role blends frontline technical leadership with people management, requiring strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and