Overland AI
Head of Production
$250K–$320K
Seattle, WA · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.
About the job
Leads and scales production and manufacturing operations for unmanned ground vehicles, overseeing teams, quality, safety, delivery, and cross-functional execution.
What you'll do
- Scale manufacturing and implement production plans, workflows, and systems to meet delivery and quality targets.
- Hire, develop, and lead production staff while establishing training, safety, communication, and accountability practices.
- Oversee production-floor and facility operations, quality and compliance, and coordination with engineering, supply chain, and program teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and quality control.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling production lines in a complex hardware environment.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or defense-related production.
Pay
$250,000 - $320,000 annually (base salary; USD)
Tools
OSHA, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
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