Deputy Head of Production, Connected Warfare

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>ABOUT THE SITE</strong><br><br>Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building <a href="https://www.anduril.com/arsenal-1">Arsenal-1</a>, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats.<br><br></p> <h4>

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THE TEAM</h4> <p>The Connected Warfare will set the standard for building the future at<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.anduril.com/arsenal-1"><strong>Arsenal-1</strong></a><strong>,</strong> our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.<br><br><strong>

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THE ROLE</strong><br><br>As the Connected Warfare Deputy Head of Production, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defense manufacturing by directly influencing the production of Anduril’s Connected Warfare product line. You will own the short-to-mid-term strategic development and execution of manufacturing operations, driving products to full-rate production. This role requires a dynamic leader who can serve as both a strategic architect and a hands-on executor, leading cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and deliver products of the highest quality for our customers. You will contribute significantly to Anduril's vision of becoming a next-generation aerospace and defense manufacturer.<br><br><strong>

What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Production Ownership & Strategy:</strong> Own all production outcomes for the Connected Warfare product line, including ramp plans, headcount, and the standing up of new manufacturing lines. Develop and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale production volumes to full-rate production.</li> <li><strong>Leadership & Team Management:</strong> Serve as a strategic leader and tactical do-er, driving all people and resources across production to achieve outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams (including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering) through strong leadership, advocacy, and a consistent on-site presence, holding them accountable to meeting demands, deadlines, and goals.</li> <li><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Drive processes and systems needed throughout the product development lifecycle to mature products to full-rate production. Establish and manage

the team to key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial, quality, and on-time delivery to optimize manufacturing operations' impact on the business.</li> <li><strong>Quality & Compliance:</strong> Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines and drive a "quality-first" culture across all manufacturing operations.</li> <li><strong>Process & Technology Advancement:</strong> Advise on development and oversee the implementation of digital technologies, from PLM and ERP to our custom MES and QMS systems, that enable our production operations to efficiently scale while meeting customer

requirements. Shape corporate tools and processes to support the unique needs of aerospace production.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required

Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of proven experience overseeing the production and test of complex electromechanical products.</li> <li>Strong leadership experience managing large (100+ person) manufacturing teams and directing large cross-functional teams across planning, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, quality, and production to deliver products of the highest quality.</li> <li>A strong background in quality assurance, with a track record of driving a "quality-first" culture in a production environment and accountability to standards like AS9100D.</li> <li>Past success operating in both low-rate prototype and high-rate manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to scale production.</li> <li>High ownership and the ability to effectively manage multiple large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.</li> <li>Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.</li> <li>Ability to work onsite five days a week at our Asheville, OH campus (Arsenal 1).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred

Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Success scaling production operations in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Deep experience with the niche supply chains for aerospace and robotics.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience implementing and leveraging digital manufacturing technologies (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) to drive efficiency and scale.</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$190,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$252,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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

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