Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations

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Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States

On-site

Posted April 7, 2026

Job Description

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As Manufacturing Program Manager you will support the Manufacturing Operations team in overseeing the manufacturing and production lifecycle of our advanced defense technologies. You will work cross functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and leadership teams to ensure the successful execution of production programs. Your role is critical in driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on a budget.

If you possess a good foundation for manufacturing operational excellence coupled with determination/grit, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only translate prototypes for scalable production but also change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to secure a safer tomorrow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance