Associate Director, Production (Missiles) - International Growth

• ◆International Production Launch – Lead the operational setup, line qualification, and launch of Barracuda 500 manufacturing, assembly, and test operations within partner nations/companies.
• ◆Support Growth Opportunities – Collaborate closely with the growth and business development teams to evaluate, scope, and operationalize manufacturing

for international pursuits, foreign co-production agreements, and industrial participation plans.

• ✓Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in support of partner-nation production facilities.
• ✓Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track international production milestones, and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full-scale production.
• ✓Resource & Supply Chain Management – Coordinate the allocation of materials, tooling, and labor to meet production readiness goals, while assisting in the qualification and readiness of partner-nation suppliers.
• ✓Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, supply chain, regulatory, and technical risks that could impact international project timelines or operational readiness.
• ✓Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, program management, growth, and external partner company teams to align pre-production and launch efforts with business objectives.
• ✓Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal leadership and foreign partner teams, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions.

• ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• ✓10–12+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
• ✓Demonstrated experience launching new products, establishing new production lines, or executing manufacturing technology transfer programs
• ✓Experience supporting growth opportunities, proposals, and operational readiness assessments for new business initiatives
• ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
• ✓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 and cross-organizational teams
• ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• ✓Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel
• ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

• ✓Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing, especially with unmanned systems, aerospace structures, or munitions
• ✓Experience with international defense programs, foreign co-production, and export compliance regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• ✓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

Benefits

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