Drimva

Anduril

Staff Production Program Manager

$166K–$220K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 3, 2025

Experience
8+ years; preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field.

About the job

Oversee production programs for advanced defense technologies, coordinating teams and resources to improve efficiency, manage risk, and deliver products on schedule and within budget.

What you'll do

  • Optimize production processes and monitor project budgets, progress, and risks.
  • Coordinate materials, labor, equipment, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet production goals.
  • Serve as the production point of contact for changes to existing products and new product introductions.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing; preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines and using project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts); eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

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

Pay

$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts

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