Anduril Industries · 6 hours ago
Production Program Manager, Intelligence Systems
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Production Program Manager will oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle of defense technologies, collaborating with various teams to ensure project success, efficiency, and timely delivery.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness
Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on solving the largest problems to improve the bottom line
Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions
Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production goals
New Product Information (NPI) – Be productions point of contact for all changes to existing product as well as new products in our pipeline
Risk Management – Identify, assess , and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that couple impact project timelines or operational objectives
Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between commercial, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and leadership teams to align production efforts with business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
5+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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