Production Program Manager, NPI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead new product introductions and drive continuous improvement across defense technology programs. You will partner with engineering, supply chain, quality and production teams to scale production, manage readiness, and meet cost and schedule targets.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure a smooth transition to full-scale production with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of launching products into full-rate production.
• Experience with 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 and manage changes to existing or new products.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost.
• Develop and execute production readiness plans, establish sourcing and capacity.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership for pre-production.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact timelines or readiness.
• Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership on status and risks.
• Monitor project budgets and cost control to enable smooth production transitions.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment.

Skills

Program management

Production ops

Cross-functional leadership

Agile

Lean methods

Six Sigma

Jira

MS Project

ERP/MRP/PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

ERP/MRP/PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

The Production Program Manager will play a critical role in new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement projects for advanced defense technologies. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and production, both internally and with manufacturing partners. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency, managing production readiness, and ensuring successful execution of production programs.

What You'll Do

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead production design readiness for NPI programs, ensuring successful product launches that meet production scaling, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Act as the primary point of contact for changes to existing products and new products in the pipeline.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with cost objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness during development and pre-production phases.
• Production Readiness Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive production readiness plans, establishing sourcing and supply chain capability, and ensuring production capacity and line development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness. Proactively manage risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status, risks, and solutions, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, track progress, and focus on identifying and resolving issues to enable a successful transition to full-scale production.
• Resource Management: Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.

Required 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.

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.