Head of Production, UAS Manufacturing & Scaling

Roboticsconnected; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a visionary Head of Production to lead manufacturing operations for the Altius unmanned aircraft systems. You will own strategy and execution across production, from design for manufacturability to high-volume assembly.

You will define the future of our manufacturing playbook, drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and quality, and lead digital transformations (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) while ensuring AS9100D compliance and top-tier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing/production leadership within hardware development.
• Experience scaling operations from prototype to full-rate production (thousands of units).
• Experience in aerospace/defense or similarly technical industries.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality).
• Must be eligible for U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Altius manufacturing operations in Atlanta, GA.
• Develop end-to-end production capabilities and workflows from layout to processes.
• Manage headcount, capex forecasting, and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to scale production.
• Define KPIs for financial performance, quality, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Supply Chain

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM

ERP

MES

QMS

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a visionary Head of Production to lead manufacturing operations for the Altius unmanned aircraft systems. You will own strategy and execution across production, from design for manufacturability to high-volume assembly.

You will define the future of our manufacturing playbook, drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and quality, and lead digital transformations (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) while ensuring AS9100D compliance and top-tier performance.