Anduril
Director of Production, Optics
$220K–$292K
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in optical or complex electro-mechanical production, with 3+ years in senior production leadership.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Leads the optics production organization, scaling optical assembly manufacturing and owning delivery, quality, cost, staffing, and operational performance.
What you'll do
- Own production strategy and outcomes, including ramp plans, staffing, and launching manufacturing lines.
- Lead production teams and cross-functional partners to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.
- Improve end-to-end value-stream flow, resolve bottlenecks, and implement manufacturing systems and continuous-improvement practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in optical or complex electro-mechanical production, including 3+ years in senior production leadership.
- Working knowledge of optical assembly, clean room manufacturing, and optical test and inspection methods.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or adjacent industries is strongly preferred.
Pay
$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ERP, MRP, MES, PLM, QMS
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