Production Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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4 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Production Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower

As the Production Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower, you will join the production team to oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle for autonomous aerial systems. You will manage the transition of prototypes into scalable production while coordinating cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, and leadership teams. Your daily responsibilities include driving process optimization to improve cost effectiveness, managing project budgets, allocating resources like labor and materials, and mitigating risks to ensure timely delivery. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows within the defense or aerospace sectors. You will utilize project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma, alongside tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts. This position focuses on solving complex hardware manufacturing challenges to enhance military capabilities through advanced autonomous technology.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle for autonomous airpower systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure successful transitions to full-scale production.
  • Manage the allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
  • Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status and solutions.
  • Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows.
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma.
  • Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing (preferred); experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or PLM systems (preferred).

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