Optics Production Leader: Scale & Deliver Precision

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Production, Optics to own all optics production outcomes for the Imaging business line. You will lead a team of technicians, drive on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across optical assemblies for defense systems.

The role demands frontline technical leadership, people management, and collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to scale production to full-rate and meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years in optical/complex electro-mechanical production with 3+ years in senior leadership.
• Experience standing up and scaling production of optical assemblies or imaging systems (defense/aerospace preferred).
• Knowledge of optical assemblies, clean rooms, and optical test/inspection methods.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/MES systems; Lean, ECOs; change management.

Responsibilities

• Own all production outcomes for Optics Production across Imaging product lines and ramp plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Eng) and drive staffing, on-time delivery, and KPIs.
• Drive processes across product development lifecycle to mature products for full-rate production.
• Oversee production of optical product lines, manage technicians and staff for assembly, test, and delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks in value stream and implement improvements to reduce cycle time.
• Advise on digital tech (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) to scale operations.
• Champion quality and safety in clean room and assembly environments.
• Lead Lean/5S and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and capacity.
• Provide updates to senior leadership on status, risks, and resource needs.

Skills

Leadership & Team management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or related

Tools

ERP

MRP

MES

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Production, Optics to own all optics production outcomes for the Imaging business line. You will lead a team of technicians, drive on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across optical assemblies for defense systems.

The role demands frontline technical leadership, people management, and collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to scale production to full-rate and meet