Anduril
Production Program Manager, NPI
$146K–$194K
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
About the job
Leads new product introduction and continuous-improvement programs, preparing advanced defense products and production operations for successful scale-up.
What you'll do
- Lead production design readiness and product launches, meeting scaling, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Develop production readiness plans for sourcing, supply chain, capacity, and production lines; coordinate cross-functional transition to full-scale production.
- Manage project risks, budgets, resources, and stakeholder updates; drive process improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven track record launching new products into full-rate production with condensed timelines.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools; familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Jira, MS Project, ERP, MRP, MES
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