Production Manager
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 is seeking a Production Manager to join our Production team supporting the Launched Effects products in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing activities to meet production goals in the Avionics arena while maintaining safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This position is for our first shift operations.
What you'll do :
- Lead, motivate, and manage front-line team members and support staff. Provide training, facilitate professional development, and conduct performance reviews.
- Champion an EHS-focused culture by ensuring production processes, equipment, and team members comply with established requirements. Actively work with the EHS team to continuously improve processes and drive accountability to 5S standards.
- Ensure products meet all quality standards and specifications. Implement and utilize quality control processes, participate in improvement and corrective action activities, and drive reduction in variability.
- Work closely with production planning to develop and execute production schedules to meet demand requirements.
- Develop and refine process instructions. Ensure these processes are diligently communicated, trained to, and followed.
- Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure all production equipment is optimally utilized.
- Drive urgency and accountability by leveraging tools such as SPC, KPIs, and other performance data analysis. Employ problem solving and data-driven decision-making, and coach the production team to do the same.
Required qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field7+ years experience in manufacturing electronics3+ years in manufacturing leadershipExcellent leadership, organization, and communication skillsStrong knowledge of production management principles and demonstrated success executing themProficiency in production management software and Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with reading electrical system and component schematicsFamiliarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testingFamiliarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensorsStrong root cause analysis skillsEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePreferred qualifications :
5+ years electronics experience including testingFamiliarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standardsExperience with equipment calibration and metrologyExperience with electrical compliance testing such as EMC / EMIUS Salary Range $64,600 - $96,900 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 :
Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support : Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources : We provide free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions : For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.