Anduril
Production Progam Manager, Optics
$146K–$194K
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; experience in production or operations program management, project management, or manufacturing coordination within optical assembly, precision manufacturing, or an adjacent industry.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
About the job
Coordinates optical production programs and suppliers, driving schedules, issue resolution, resource planning, and delivery of precision optical assemblies for defense systems.
What you'll do
- Coordinate production schedules, work-in-process, suppliers, material flow, and cross-functional issue resolution.
- Lead production improvement and scaling projects, including capacity expansion, line moves, tooling, and process qualification.
- Track delivery, supplier performance, budgets, and production risks; escalate issues and propose mitigations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production or operations program management, project management, or manufacturing coordination in optical assembly, precision manufacturing, or an adjacent industry.
- Working knowledge of optical assembly, clean room environments, or precision electro-mechanical manufacturing; strong project and schedule coordination skills.
- Strong command of ERP/MRP systems; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Defense or aerospace experience.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ERP/MRP systems, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project
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