Production Progam Manager, Optics

The role

The Optics Production Program Manager will scale and sustain production of precision optical assemblies for defense systems. This role drives execution across internal and external value streams to ensure production plans translate into delivered hardware.

What you will do

• Drive initiatives across the optical production value stream to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Assign tasks, set deadlines, track completion, and hold internal teams and external vendors accountable.
• Track build schedules and monitor work-in-process.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve blockers and maintain the Operating plan.
• Serve as the focal point between external optical suppliers and internal teams.
• Track multi-tiered supplier schedules, manage expedites, and escalate shortages.
• Lead internal special projects such as production line moves and capacity expansion.
• Act as the connective tissue between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and program leadership.
• Manage transactional material flow and ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Maintain production dashboards tracking delivery, supplier performance, and work order status.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production or operations program management, project management, or manufacturing coordination within optical assembly, precision manufacturing, or an adjacent industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex schedules across internal manufacturing and external vendors.
• Working knowledge of optical assembly processes, clean room environments, or precision electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong command of ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling and material planning.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• defense or aerospace experience

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct 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 brings the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.