Anduril
VP Production, Connected Warfare
$252K–$382K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years; at least 7–10 years in a senior or executive role overseeing organizations of 500+ employees.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
About the job
Provides strategic and operational leadership for production across Connected Warfare’s product lines and facilities, scaling manufacturing capabilities and performance.
What you'll do
- Set production strategy, allocate resources, and oversee quality, cost, delivery, and capacity across multiple facilities.
- Lead new product introductions and production ramps, developing manufacturing lines and processes across product lines.
- Build operational excellence, production capabilities, and a high-performing organization while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including at least 7–10 years in a senior or executive role overseeing organizations of 500+ employees, in a high- or hyper-growth environment.
- Track record leading complex, multi-site manufacturing operations; experience managing simultaneous product ramps across multiple facilities and scaling international manufacturing operations.
- Experience across production planning, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality; expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing budgets in the hundreds of millions of dollars and capital programs; direct P&L ownership in a production environment.
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience in regulated industries such as defense, automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
Pay
$252,000 — $382,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
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