Deputy Head of Production, Roadrunner

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
Salary
$170,000–$226,000 / yr
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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$251,193 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Deputy Head of Production, Roadrunner

The Deputy Head of Production at Arsenal-1 in Ashville, Ohio, is a senior leadership role within the Roadrunner Team (RLT), responsible for driving Anduril’s next-generation defense manufacturing initiatives. This position involves overseeing the strategic development and execution of production operations for complex electromechanical products, ensuring they meet full-rate production goals while adhering to AS9100D quality standards. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering, implementing digital technologies such as PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS systems to optimize efficiency and scale. Ideal candidates have extensive experience managing large manufacturing teams and scaling production in high-complexity environments, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on aggressive timelines.

What you'll do

  • Own all production outcomes for the Roadrunner product line, including ramp plans and new manufacturing lines.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve aggressive timelines and deliver high-quality products.
  • Establish and manage KPIs for financial, quality, and on-time delivery in manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100D guidelines and drive a "quality-first" culture across all operations.
  • Advise on development and oversee implementation of digital technologies to scale production efficiently.

What we're looking for

  • Over 8 years of experience overseeing production and testing of complex electromechanical products.
  • Proven leadership managing large (100+) manufacturing teams and directing cross-functional groups.
  • Strong background in quality assurance with AS9100D compliance expertise.
  • Success scaling production from low-rate prototypes to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Secret security clearance required; must work onsite five days a week.

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