Production Operations Manager, MaritimeActive$31K

Anduril Industries
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Santa Ana, California, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

The Maritime Manufacturing Technology team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.

What you'll do

  • Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Recruit, hire, train, and manage a full operations team, including Machinists, Welders, Fabricators, Machine Operators, and manufacturing kitting personnel. Establish team leads and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

  • Establish Production Systems: Architect and implement all critical manufacturing infrastructure, including tool rooms, work cells, material flow, and comprehensive shipping & receiving management.

  • Develop & Optimize Processes: Design, document, and implement robust manufacturing processes and procedures from the ground up, ensuring efficiency, first-time quality, and scalability.

  • Oversee Daily Operations: Manage day-to-day production activities across diverse manufacturing disciplines, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and resources are optimized.

  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement and champion continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality and delivery.

  • Bridge R&D to Production: Facilitate the seamless transition of new products and technologies from research and development into full-scale, repeatable production.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other recognized continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with advanced or exotic materials common in defense or aerospace: (e.g., Inconel, Monel, Titanium, HY-80).
  • Prior experience in the defense or aerospace industry, particularly with maritime systems.