Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related technical field
4+ years of experience in operations project or program management, preferably in a complex hardware industry
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma) and tools (Jira, Confluence)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Working knowledge of AI LLM models such as Claude
Responsibilities
Act as an internal strike team leader to resolve complex operational and manufacturing issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Develop relationships with factory leaders to support engineering projects
Implement reporting systems to communicate project progress and risks
Serve as the point of contact for changes to products and departmental initiatives
Lead cross-functional projects to align production with business objectives
Benefits
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Support in health and recovery
Investment in employee development and well-being
Highly competitive equity grants included in compensation package
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Production Project Manager to serve as a builder-operator within the TRS division. You will work on projects that define the way we operate in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This cross functional work will involve engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, finance and leadership teams to ensure the successful manufacturing sustenance & ramp of our production initiatives. Your role is critical in driving efficiency improvement, schedule attainment, risk assessment and mitigation, as well as ensuring projects are delivered on both schedule and budget.
The ideal candidate has a quality mindset, capable of dissecting complex operational problems, using data to drive decisions, and implementing robust processes that enable scalability and efficiency. You will be the critical to our effort to hit full-scale sustained production while ensuring our systems are not only designed for performance but also for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Success in this position hinges on your ability to:
Execute with Precision: Dive deep into ambiguous and complex operational challenges, diagnose root causes, and drive solutions to completion.
Optimize and Mature: Lead the transition to production readiness, focusing on process optimization, operational excellence, continuous improvement, design for manufacturability (DFM), and supply chain stability.
Process Development: Partner and build agile production management processes to achieve specific, time-sensitive outcomes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Tactical Problem Solving: Act as an internal strike team leader to identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex operational, manufacturing, and supply chain process issues that impede product maturity and scalability.
Process Optimization - Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness, working closely with operational teams of Manufacturing, Quality, & Production
Factory Quality - Develop a working relationship with factory leaders and teams to support Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Engineering projects
Data-Driven Operations - Develop and implement reporting systems that clearly and transparently communicate progress to internal teams and executive leadership on KPIs, OKRs and project status, risks, and mitigations
New Product Information (NPI) - Be production's point of contact for changes to existing and upcoming products and departmental initiatives
Cross-Functional Initiative Management: Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects to align production efforts with business objectives that span engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance. You will support defining project scope, building the plan, and ensuring outcomes are achieved.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related technical field
4+ years of experience in operations project or program management, business operations, engineering/technical roles, preferably in a complex hardware industry
Strong understanding of the manufacturing environment and the supporting processes that enable production
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and tools (Jira, Confluence, Gantt Chartsetc.)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
Working knowledge of AI LLM models such as Claude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You're technical-you are data-driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams.
You're a builder-you'd rather design and implement a better solution than patch around a broken one.
You're a team player - you approach both people and problems with a a sense of humility while clearly understanding your impact.
You're self-driven and proactive-your bias is for action rather than delay.
You're comfortable in ambiguity-you get energy from untangling complex, messy problems.
You're clear-you communicate effectively, including in both technical and non-technical contexts.
US Salary Range
$117,000-$154,000 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.
