NPI Production Lead for Advanced Defense Tech

Speedrun Talent Network; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead NPI and production readiness for advanced defense technologies, partnering with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production to ensure scalable, on-time launches.

You will drive process optimization, risk management, and cross-functional planning to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets while transitioning programs to full-scale production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products into full-rate production with condensed timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production design readiness for NPI programs and ensure launches meet targets.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and execute production readiness plans with sourcing and capacity.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership for pre-production alignment.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact timelines or readiness.
• Provide regular status updates to teams and leadership.
• Monitor budgets and costs to support transition to full-scale production.
• Ensure proper allocation of materials, labor, and equipment.

Skills

Agile

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Jira

MS Project

ERP

MRP

MES

PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead NPI and production readiness for advanced defense technologies, partnering with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production to ensure scalable, on-time launches.

You will drive process optimization, risk management, and cross-functional planning to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets while transitioning programs to full-scale production.