Head of Production, Compute & Comms

Head Of Production

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are seeking a head of production to own the strategic development, operational direction, and execution of production for high-volume compute devices. In this role, you will serve as both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator, responsible for defining and driving the future success of the production portfolio and ensuring consistent, flawless execution across engineering, supply chain, and contract manufacturing.

You will own the end-to-end relationship with contract manufacturers (cms), lead the transition from new product introduction (npi) through to sustained high-rate mass production, and build supply chain resilience - all while ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and adherence to rigorous quality and cost targets.

• Contract Manufacturer Management (High-Volume Compute)
• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic & Operational Leadership

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume production of compute or electronics hardware (servers, data center infrastructure, or comparable devices), scaling products from prototype to full-rate production.
• Proven track record managing contract manufacturers / ems partners at scale, including npi-to-mass-production ramps. Direct ownership of at least one new product ramp through full-rate production.
• Deep supply chain management expertise - planning, sourcing, risk mitigation, procurement, and warehousing functions essential to high-volume hardware manufacturing.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation skill with cms and suppliers (pricing, capacity, slas, cost-down).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner with c-level leadership and the board.
• Experience managing a workforce of 100+ employees across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, operations, and technicians.
• Experience managing a p&l in a production environment, including capital expenditure forecasting and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand how problems and solutions integrate within the broader organization.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related technical field; advanced degree a plus. Equivalent practical experience with a proven track record considered.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active u.s. secret security clearance.

• Experience scaling a new compute product line from launch through high-volume production (on the order of thousands of units annually).
• Global cm/supplier management experience across multiple regions.
• Background blending in-house and outsourced manufacturing models.
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems in a deeply technical industry such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, or data center infrastructure.

Us salary range $261,000 - $346,000 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.

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