- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Salary
- $146,000–$194,000 a year
Production Lead
Job description
The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on new air vehicle development programs, and making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together.
You will lead all production activity for an autonomous vehicle program within the Air Maneuver business line. You will build and lead the production organization from scratch, establishing manufacturing processes, quality systems, and the infrastructure needed to scale from prototype builds through full-rate production.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Job responsibilities
- Own all production activity: manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production support
- Build and lead the production organization, hiring across manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations
- Establish manufacturing processes and production infrastructure for complex electromechanical vehicles
- Drive the manufacturing development lifecycle: Concept, Prototype, LRIP, FRP
- Manage production budgets, schedules, and on-time delivery performance
- Own production readiness reviews and design handoff from engineering
- Coordinate supply chain including demand planning, procurement, and warehouse operations
- Implement and optimize production systems (ERP, MES, QMS)
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or production for complex electromechanical systems
- Experience building and leading production teams and organizations
- Demonstrated experience scaling production from NPI through full-rate production
- Experience with production systems (ERP, MES, QMS)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience in maritime, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
- Working knowledge of AS9100D quality management systems
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