Global Production Lead, Defense Manufacturing

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Production for Missiles International Growth to oversee global production launches, line qualification, and scaling of missile systems in partner nations.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management to ensure on-time, on-budget execution while driving efficiency and readiness for international programs. The role requires extensive leadership, travel up to 50%, and the ability to navigate complex defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• 10–12+ years in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably defense/aerospace.
• Experience launching new production lines or manufacturing technology transfer.
• Experience supporting growth opportunities, proposals, and operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chains.
• Familiarity with Agile/Lean/Six Sigma and PM tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• International Production Launch – lead setup, qualification, and launch of production lines in partner nations.
• Support Growth Opportunities – evaluate and operationalize manufacturing requirements for international pursuits.
• Process Optimization – drive improvements for efficiency, scalability, and cost reduction.
• Budget & Cost Control – monitor budgets and milestones for international projects.
• Resource & Supply Chain Management – coordinate materials, tooling, and labor readiness.
• Risk Management – identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – align engineering, supply chain, quality, and growth teams with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication – provide updates to leadership and foreign partner teams on status and risks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Agile/Lean/Six Sigma

Manufacturing operations

Risk management

Supply chain understanding

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP

MRP

MES

PLM systems

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Production for Missiles International Growth to oversee global production launches, line qualification, and scaling of missile systems in partner nations.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management to ensure on-time, on-budget execution while driving efficiency and readiness for international programs. The role requires extensive leadership, travel up to 50%, and the ability to navigate complex defense