Head of Production & Scale - UAS Manufacturing

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead manufacturing for the Altius unmanned aircraft systems. This senior role oversees the complete lifecycle from strategic development to execution, creating a playbook for scalable, high-volume production and ensuring flawless execution across programs.

You will lead a growing manufacturing team in Atlanta, drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management, and advance digital

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a Manufacturing/Production role within hardware development.
• Proven ability to establish and scale manufacturing operations from prototype to full-rate production.
• Experience building foundational processes and systems for hyper-growth.
• Experience with supply chain, procurement, and warehousing for scaled manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Altius manufacturing operations in Atlanta, GA.
• Architect end-to-end production capabilities from layout to workflows and processes.
• Own the manufacturing floor, headcount planning, capex forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Drive hyper-growth across Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to meet ambitious targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to mature products from prototypes to full-rate production.
• Establish robust manufacturing processes, playbooks, and systems for scalable quality.
• Define and track KPIs for financial performance, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee digital manufacturing initiatives (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D and industry standards.
• Partner with SVP of Manufacturing on broader strategy.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Supply Chain Acumen

Discrete Manufacturing

Strategic & Tactical Acumen

Technical Collaboration

Inspirational Leader

Adaptability & Problem Solving

Influential Communicator

Strategic Foresight

Analytical Prowess

Education: Engineering

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead manufacturing for the Altius unmanned aircraft systems. This senior role oversees the complete lifecycle from strategic development to execution, creating a playbook for scalable, high-volume production and ensuring flawless execution across programs.

You will lead a growing manufacturing team in Atlanta, drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management, and advance digital