Full-Time
Head of Production
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$216k - $320kAnnually
Expert
Newport Beach, CA, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
You match the following Anduril's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Minimum 10 years in a Production leadership role within the hardware development industry with a track record of successfully scaling products from prototype to full rate production on the order of 1000s.
- Strong ability to work cross-functionally in an unstructured, ambiguous environment. Startup experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with discrete production operations in a deeply technical industry such as aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, or automotive. Process manufacturing experience also a plus.
- Must have owned a new product ramp through full rate production.
- 10 + years of experience managing a P&L in a Production environment.
- Experience managing workforce of at least 120 employees across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering and technicians.
- Relentless drive for continuous improvement and solving high impact business problems through highly leveraged process, business systems, and data.
- Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption. Willing and able to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward.
- Ability to work with engineering on a highly technical level.
- Positive and inspirational leader with the demonstrated ability to assess, attract and retain high-quality talent and build high-performing teams.
- Sophisticated interpersonal ability to earn credibility, influence others, change minds, and advise across diverse environments and personalities.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and the ability to see around corners.
- Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to understand how problems and their solutions fit with the wider organization and its operations.
- Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance.
- Own all Production outcomes such as, ramp plan, NPI, Headcount, etc
- Drive all people and resources to drive all production outcomes.
- Serve as both a strategic leader and tactical do-er for Anduril’s rapidly growing production operations for a product or suite of products.
- Hold cross functional teams accountable to meeting demands, deadlines and goals to deliver the production on time and within budget.
- Drive Production, Supply Chain, and Quality, teams to build and execute upon Anduril’s 5-year strategic vision to become a next-generation aerospace and defense manufacturer, capable of full rate production.
- Deliver production outcomes as the products mature from production development to full rate production.
- Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to execute success.
- Mature products from low rate prototypes to full rate production by driving processes and systems as needed throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Establish and manage team to financial, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs to understand how our manufacturing operations are impacting our business.
- Advise on development and oversee implementation of digital technologies, from PLM and ERP to our custom MES and QMS systems, that enable our production operations to efficiently scale while meeting customer requirements.
- Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines.
- Be a partner to Anduril’s SVP of Manufacturing for Manufacturing strategy.
- Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required.
Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, primarily serving government clients like the U.S. Department of Defense. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies into its products, ensuring they remain competitive in the defense technology market. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$6B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased global defense budgets boost demand for Anduril's advanced technologies.
- Anduril's $2.5B funding round strengthens its market position and innovation capacity.
- Growing interest in AI-driven surveillance enhances Anduril's product appeal.
What critics are saying
- Emerging startups like Shield AI threaten Anduril's market share in autonomous systems.
- Potential IPO may lead to increased scrutiny and strategic pressure from investors.
- Expansion into hypersonic missile tech could attract regulatory and international challenges.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril integrates autonomous systems with its Lattice platform for seamless ISR operations.
- The company offers a diverse product lineup, including air, land, and sea vehicles.
- Anduril's focus on AI-driven defense solutions positions it as a tech leader.
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Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Mahindra Group joins forces with Anduril to develop Autonomous Maritime Systems and AI counter-uas tech.
In January, Anduril said it will invest nearly $1 billion in its new 5-million-square-foot "hyperscale" military manufacturing plant just outside Columbus, Ohio.
Additionally, Anduril has developed the Ghost drone, an autonomous single-rotor UAV controllable via web platforms or mobile applications, enhancing situational awareness in complex environments.
Anduril Industries, a defense tech company, has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop an extended reality (XR) platform.
Anduril Industries, backed by Palmer Luckey, is preparing for a potential IPO, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven and autonomous defense solutions.