Senior Imaging Hardware Production Leader

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead imaging hardware production, manage technicians, and drive operational excellence. Success requires hands-on leadership, strong project planning, and a focus on quality, safety, and delivery performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

You will mentor and develop talent, implement 5S and continuous improvement, and communicate priorities and risks to senior leadership while collaborating across functions to achieve

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-volume electro-mechanical production with 3+ years in a senior management role.
• ERP and MES systems experience, Lean manufacturing, and ECO change management.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and work instructions; troubleshoot processes.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing production staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations for imaging hardware with a team of technicians.
• Drive daily production goals and on-time delivery through effective planning.
• Champion quality and safety, minimizing defects and ensuring a safe workplace.
• Develop and mentor production staff with coaching and cross-training.
• Lead continuous improvement via 5S and workflow optimization.
• Communicate priorities, progress, risks and resource needs to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

High-volume production

Senior management

ERP and MES

Lean & ECOs

Read drawings/schematics/WIs

People development

Communication skills

Security clearance eligible

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead imaging hardware production, manage technicians, and drive operational excellence. Success requires hands-on leadership, strong project planning, and a focus on quality, safety, and delivery performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

You will mentor and develop talent, implement 5S and continuous improvement, and communicate priorities and risks to senior leadership while collaborating across functions to achieve