VP of Mission Systems Production & Scale

Anduril-1

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 252,000 - 382,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Vice President of Production for Mission Systems. This leader will manage production across multiple facilities, drive operational excellence, and align with R&D, sales, and engineering to scale manufacturing for imaging, battlespace awareness, and electronic warfare products.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, P&L ownership, and a track record of improving throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with 7–10+ years in a senior/executive role overseeing 500+ employees.
  • Experience leading large, complex manufacturing operations across multiple sites or locations.
  • Direct P&L ownership in a production environment with demonstrated financial performance.

Responsibilities

  • Establish strategic and operational leadership across multiple production facilities.
  • Lead and build production capabilities across product lines and programs.
  • Drive production strategy, including capital planning and workforce sizing.
  • Collaborate with R&D, sales, and engineering on new product introductions.

Skills

Executive leadership
P&L ownership
Lean manufacturing
Cross-functional collaboration
Regulated industries experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Operations Management
MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Vice President of Production for Mission Systems. This leader will manage production across multiple facilities, drive operational excellence, and align with R&D, sales, and engineering to scale manufacturing for imaging, battlespace awareness, and electronic warfare products.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, P&L ownership, and a track record of improving throughput and efficiency.

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