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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Manager Manufacturing Optimization

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and production operations.
  • At least 2 years in a supervisor or production operations lead or manager role in a high-volume production environment.
  • Full understanding of the product life cycle, from new product introduction to scaled production, lean manufacturing principles, and change management including engineering change orders.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, and electrical schematics.
  • Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for employee development and enjoyment of training and developing both new hires and experienced production staff.
  • Proven process and equipment troubleshooting skills and ability to adapt to changing production environments.
  • Experience supporting process development.
  • Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a scalable operating system using tiered accountability, daily management, key performance indicator trees, and visual management aligned to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Strengthen cross-functional execution by integrating Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test into shared problem-solving and prioritized action plans.
  • Standardize processes and work content to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enable predictable staffing models and flexible labor deployment.
  • Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving, including A3 and 8D, waste elimination, and targeted kaizen to improve flow and performance.
  • Lead rapid triage on critical constraints and escapes across Anduril facilities; stabilize safety and quality events, throughput losses, and schedule risks using standard escalation and containment playbooks.
  • Coach and develop Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders through daily Gemba, leader standard work, and structured feedback.
  • Capture and deploy best practices across lines, cells, and sites through playbooks, standard work libraries, and replication mechanisms with clear ownership and audit cadence.
  • Develop practical tools and structures, including dashboards, hour-by-hour boards, problem queues, and skills boards, to improve visibility, prioritization, and decision speed.
  • Manage day-to-day shop floor operations and develop group leaders and supervisors.
  • Travel up to 50% may be required for training, cross-site collaboration, or supporting continuous improvement initiatives at other Anduril facilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aircraft new product introduction experience.
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, business, or applied science.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in small electronic assembly and drones.
  • Ability to develop cross-functional relationships as a respected, trusted partner.

About the Company

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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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