Associate Director, Production (Missiles)

• ◆Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness during the development and pre-production phase.
• ◆Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full scale production.
• ◆Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions.
• ◆Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
• ◆Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
• ◆Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading up to program transition to full scale production.

• ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
• ✓12+ 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
• ✓Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
• ✓Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
• ✓Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• ✓Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
• ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

• ✓Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
• ✓Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems

Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027.

$183,000 — $243,000 USD

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