Anduril
VP Production, Mission Systems
$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
Leads production strategy, operations, and financial performance across Mission Systems’ product lines and geographically distributed manufacturing facilities.
What you'll do
- Set production strategy and oversee performance across multiple facilities, including quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and workforce planning.
- Scale production capabilities and lead new product introductions, facility and capital planning, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Own the division’s production P&L and build a high-performing production organization while ensuring regulatory, environmental, health, and safety compliance.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including 7–10 years in a senior or executive role overseeing organizations of 500+ employees; experience in a high- or hyper-growth environment.
- Experience leading complex, multi-site manufacturing operations, simultaneous product ramps, and international manufacturing scale-up.
- Experience across production planning, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality; deep lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise.
- Direct production P&L ownership and experience managing large budgets and capital programs.
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
Lattice OS, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
AI focus
The role oversees production of hardware powered by Lattice OS, described as an AI-driven command and control operating system; it does not specify direct AI development work.
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