Anduril Industries

Deputy Head of Production, Autonomous Airpower (Fury)

Anduril Industries$190K — $252K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in production and testing of electromechanical products.
  • Proven track record in new product introduction (NPI) for complex hardware.
  • Strong leadership experience managing large teams of 100+ individuals.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across planning, supply chain, and quality domains.
  • Background in quality assurance with a focus on promoting a quality-first culture.
  • Experience in both low-rate and high-rate manufacturing environments.
  • Eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own production outcomes for the autonomous fighter jet, Fury.
  • Create and execute long-term strategies for scaling production from prototype to mass manufacturing.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet tight customer deadlines.
  • Partner with engineering for efficient transition of new designs into production.
  • Develop tools and processes tailored to aerospace manufacturing needs.
  • Manage production resources while adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Serve as a guiding presence for production teams with strong leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and recovery support benefits at little to no cost.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees to support various life stages.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Production, Autonomous Airpower (Fury) to join our rapidly growing team at Arsenal 1, our cutting edge factory in Asheville, OH. As the Deputy Head of Production, you will work directly on our autonomous fighter jet, Fury. You will have the ability to have your fingerprints all over something that was just science fiction until now. You will own the short-to-mid-term strategy and execution for the manufacture of Fury. You will lead and collaborate with some of the most brilliant engineers and manufacturing talent in the world.

What You'll Do:

  • Own production outcomes for Fury, standing up new manufacturing lines, including ramp plans, and people management.
  • Create and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale production volumes from a prototype units per year to predictable production rates.
  • Lead cross-functional production teams to execute plans that meet aggressive customer timelines.
  • Partner with engineering to transition new designs and systems to production quickly and efficiently.
  • Shape corporate tools and processes to support the unique needs of aerospace production.
  • Triage production resources and focus to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Serve as a rallying point for production teams through strong leadership, advocacy, and on-site presence.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience overseeing the production and test of complex electromechanical products.
  • Ownership and successful execution of NPI for multiple complex hardware products.
  • Strong leadership of large (100+ person) manufacturing teams.
  • Experience directing and leading large cross functional teams across planning, supply chain, engineering, quality, and production teams to deliver products of the highest quality.
  • A strong background in quality assurance, with a track record of driving a "quality-first" culture in a production environment.
  • Past success operating in low rate and high rate manufacturing environments.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • High ownership and ability to effectively manage multiple (6+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.
  • Ability to work onsite five days a week at our Asheville, OH campus (Arsenal 1).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience overseeing the production of highly complex aerospace products.
  • Success scaling production operations by 5x or more in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
  • Ownership and successful execution of NPI for multiple complex hardware products in the aerospace or hard tech.
  • Deep experience with the niche supply chains for aerospace and robotics.
  • Experience managing and operating in highly secure manufacturing environments.


US Salary Range

$190,000-$252,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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