Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking a Head of Production to own the strategic development, operational direction, and execution of production for high-volume compute devices.

Responsibilities

• Contract Manufacturer Management (High-Volume Compute)
• Own CM Relationships & Performance: Own the relationship, performance, and output of contract manufacturers producing compute devices at high volume.
• KPI Management: Establish and manage KPIs across yield, quality, cost, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Production Ramps: Lead production ramps and volume transitions across multiple CM sites and geographies.

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Strategy: Own supply chain strategy for high-volume production.
• Risk & Resilience: Build resilience against component shortages, single-source risk, and geopolitical or lead-time disruption.
• Component Sourcing: Partner with procurement and engineering to secure allocation of critical and long-lead components at scale.

• Contract Negotiation
• Manufacturing Agreements: Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, SLAs, and cost-down roadmaps with CMs and suppliers.
• Commercial Terms: Structure commercial terms that protect margin, ensure supply, and align partner incentives with volume and quality targets.
• Cost Reduction: Drive year-over-year cost reduction through negotiation, design-for-cost, and competitive sourcing.

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Executive Partnership: Serve as the production voice to the executive team and board.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Procurement, Quality, Program Management, Deployment Operations, and Finance.
• Talent & Team Building: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production/operations organization.
• Process & Systems Excellence: Establish, mature, and continuously refine manufacturing processes, operational playbooks, and systems.
• Digital Manufacturing Infrastructure: Advise on development and oversee implementation of digital technologies.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume production of compute or electronics hardware.
• Proven track record managing contract manufacturers / EMS partners at scale.
• Deep supply chain management expertise.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation skill with CMs and suppliers.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner with C-level leadership and the board.
• Experience managing a workforce of 100+ employees.
• Experience managing a P&L in a production environment.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling a new compute product line from launch through high-volume production.
• 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.