NPI Production Program Lead – Defense Tech

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead NPI and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies in Massachusetts. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams and external partners to drive efficiency and successful program execution.

The role requires 8+ years in operations program management, proven product-launch experience, and familiarity with ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems, plus eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

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 launching new products into full-rate production within condensed timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma) and tools like Jira and 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, ensuring launches meet production scaling, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with cost objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and execute comprehensive production readiness plans, establishing sourcing and supply chain capability, and ensuring production capacity and line development.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives and facilitate a smooth transition to full-scale production.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
• Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status, risks, and solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, track progress, and focus on identifying and resolving issues to enable a successful transition to full-scale production.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

ERP

MRP

MES

PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead NPI and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies in Massachusetts. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams and external partners to drive efficiency and successful program execution.

The role requires 8+ years in operations program management, proven product-launch experience, and familiarity with ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems, plus eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.