Director of Production - IDCAPosted today$250K

Anduril Industries
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS), formerly American Infrared Solutions, was acquired by Anduril Industries in 2025 and now operates as part of the Imaging Business Line. For more than 10 years, AIRS has designed and built world-class, high-performance cooled infrared cameras…

What you'll do

  • Own all AIRS production outcomes including ramp plans, new product: introductions (NPI), headcount planning, and on-time delivery targets.

  • Serve as both a strategic leader and hands-on executor for AIRS manufacturing: operations, driving production from low-rate initial production through full-rate production.

  • Lead and develop a cross-functional manufacturing team spanning production,: manufacturing engineering, and quality, establishing clear career paths and a high-performance culture.

  • Drive the full lifecycle of IDCA and infrared module manufacturing process: design, documentation, and continuous improvement, ensuring high yield, quality, and efficiency.

  • Strategize and execute initiatives to significantly increase production: capacity, including the specification, sourcing, installation, and qualification of new process equipment.

  • Champion automation, data collection, and process control systems to enhance: quality, reduce cycle time, and expand test coverage across AIRS production lines.

What they're looking for

  • Develop and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) and equipment: spares programs to maximize equipment uptime and overall operational efficiency, with particular focus on high-vacuum systems and cooled thermal imaging assemblies.
  • Hold cross-functional teams accountable to meeting demands, deadlines, and: goals, building strong partnerships with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
  • Establish and manage financial, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs to: understand how manufacturing operations are impacting the business.
  • Support the development and implementation of digital technologies: from PLM and ERP to custom MES and QMS systems — that enable production operations to efficiently scale while meeting customer requirements.