Director of Optics Manufacturing & Scale

SilverShoots; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Director of Production, Optics to own all optics production outcomes for the Imaging business line. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive on‑time delivery, quality, and cost targets, and scale manufacturing capabilities for precision optical assemblies used in next‑generation defense systems.

You will optimize processes across PLM/MES/ERP systems, implement Lean initiatives, and ensure a safe, compliant clean‑room environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in optical or complex electro‑mechanical production, with 3+ years in a senior production leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience standing up, scaling and managing production of optical assemblies, precision hardware, or imaging systems—defense or aerospace preferred.
• Working knowledge of optical assembly processes, clean room environments, and optical test/inspection methods.
• Proven expertise with ERP, MRP, and MES systems, plus Lean, NPI, and ECOs.

Responsibilities

• Own all production outcomes for the Optics Production across Imaging product lines, including ramp plans, headcount, and new manufacturing lines.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering) to meet demands, deadlines, and goals.
• Drive processes and systems across the product development lifecycle to mature products to full‑rate production and optimize KPIs for cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Oversee production of optical product lines, managing technicians to ensure efficient assembly, test, and delivery of imaging and optical hardware.
• Identify bottlenecks, drive root‑cause resolution, and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce cycle time.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP/MES

Quality management

Optical/precision hardware knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES

PLM

QMS

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Director of Production, Optics to own all optics production outcomes for the Imaging business line. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive on‑time delivery, quality, and cost targets, and scale manufacturing capabilities for precision optical assemblies used in next‑generation defense systems.

You will optimize processes across PLM/MES/ERP systems, implement Lean initiatives, and ensure a safe, compliant clean‑room environment.