Lead Hardware Program Manager — Production Ramp

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Equity grants for full-time offers

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a senior leader to oversee the transition of innovative hardware products from prototype to production. You will serve as the primary contact between engineering and production functions, ensuring a successful ramp of new products to meet escalating production demands.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in managing hardware design and production processes, as well as a keen ability to navigate complex environments characterized by rapid growth and change. This role is pivotal in enhancing military capabilities through advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years working in hardware design and production.
• Proven ability to work with production teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and planning.
• Successful track record operating in scaling environments with high degrees of change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact and touchpoint between engineering, business, and production.
• Oversee the introduction of multiple new products to production.
• Coordinate engineering teams to respond to production needs and requirements.

Skills

Hardware product transition

Production processes knowledge

Inventory tracking

BOM management

Quality management tools

Business acumen

Financial metrics

Education

Degree in engineering or similar field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a senior leader to oversee the transition of innovative hardware products from prototype to production. You will serve as the primary contact between engineering and production functions, ensuring a successful ramp of new products to meet escalating production demands.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in managing hardware design and production processes, as well as a keen ability to navigate complex environments characterized by rapid growth and change. This role is pivotal in enhancing military capabilities through advanced technologies.