Head Of Production, Altius 700

The role

The Head of Production will lead manufacturing operations for the Altius family of unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves architecting production capabilities, managing the Atlanta manufacturing floor, and scaling manufacturing processes from prototypes to high-volume production.

What you will do

• Oversee all aspects of Altius manufacturing operations in Atlanta, GA.
• Architect and lead the development of end-to-end production capabilities.
• Advise engineering on DFM and develop tooling strategies.
• Optimize the Atlanta manufacturing floor including headcount planning and resource allocation.
• Drive Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to execute strategic vision.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management.
• Establish and refine manufacturing processes and operational playbooks.
• Define, track, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee implementation of digital manufacturing technologies like PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100D guidelines and regulatory compliance.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a Manufacturing/Production role within the hardware development industry.
• Track record of establishing, building, and scaling manufacturing operations from prototype to full-rate production.
• Proven success in developing and implementing foundational processes and systems.
• Leadership responsibility and success across supply chain, procurement, and warehousing functions.
• Experience with discrete manufacturing operations in a highly technical industry such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, medical devices, or automotive.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams on a highly technical level.
• Ability to assess, attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent.
• Ability to thrive and lead in ambiguous, unstructured, and rapidly evolving environments.
• Sophisticated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with complex electromechanical systems
• Startup experience or experience in fast-growing organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.