Manager Manufacturing OptimizationActive$135K
The opportunity
The Manufacturing Operations Team plays a vital role in driving operational excellence and delivering high-quality products that support Anduril's mission of advancing defense capabilities.
What you'll do
Establish a scalable operating system (tiered accountability, daily: management, KPI trees, visual management) aligned to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Strengthen cross-functional execution by integrating Operations, Quality,: Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test into shared problem-solving and prioritized action plans
Standardize processes and work content to reduce variation, improve: first-pass yield, and enable predictable staffing models and flexible labor deployment
Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving (A3/8D), waste: elimination, and targeted kaizen to improve flow and performance
Lead rapid triage on critical constraints and escapes across all Anduril: facilities—stabilize safety/quality events, throughput losses, and schedule risks using standard escalation and containment playbooks
Coach and develop Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders through daily Gemba,: leader standard work, and structured feedback
What they're looking for
- Aircraft new product introduction (NPI) experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science)
- Lean six sigma green belt certified
- Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
- Experience in small electronic assembly and drones a plus
- Ability to develop cross functional relationships as a well-respected, trusted partner
