Deputy Head of Production, Autonomous Airpower (Fury)

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
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$170,000–$226,000 / yr
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Deputy Head of Production, Autonomous Airpower (Fury)

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The Deputy Head of Production for Autonomous Airpower at Arsenal 1 in Asheville, OH is a senior leadership role overseeing the manufacturing of the Fury autonomous fighter jet. This position involves strategic planning and execution to scale production from prototypes to high-volume manufacturing, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading large-scale aerospace manufacturing operations, including supply chain management and quality assurance in secure environments. Proficiency in complex project management, NPI execution, and a deep understanding of aerospace-specific tools and processes are essential. This role demands strong leadership skills to navigate dynamic priorities and foster a culture of excellence within the production teams.

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Secret security clearance CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Terraform Python PostgreSQL Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Own production outcomes for Fury, including ramp plans and people management.
  • Create and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale Fury's production volumes.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet aggressive customer timelines efficiently.
  • Partner with engineering to transition new designs to production quickly.
  • Shape corporate tools and processes to support unique aerospace production needs.

What we're looking for

  • Over 8 years of experience overseeing production and test of complex aerospace products.
  • Proven track record in scaling production operations by at least 5x in high-complexity environments.
  • Ownership and successful execution of NPI for multiple complex hardware products in aerospace or hard tech.
  • Strong leadership of large manufacturing teams (100+ people) with a focus on quality assurance.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams including planning, supply chain, engineering, and production.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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