Head of Production, Rocket Motor Systems

As Head of Production for Rocket Motor Systems you will oversee all aspects of production including Planning Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering Operations and Quality. This role will also serve as the Site Leader for the RMS facility in McHenry this role you will lead the transition from NPI to high-rate production ensuring operational excellence scalability and adherence to rigorous quality and safety standards. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape one of Andurils most critical business lines in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Production Leadership & Scaling:

• Own Production Outcomes: Take full ownership of production functions including ramp-up plans headcount scaling and high-rate production readiness to meet customer commitments.
• Establish and Build Functions: Stand up and optimize critical functions such as Planning and Supply Chain to support the scale and complexity of RMS operations. Oversee a large and growing team across multiple sites with continued expansion as new facilities are developed.
• High-Rate Production Leadership: Lead the team in achieving sustained high-rate production implementing the systems and processes necessary to deliver on current and future contracts. Ensure operational readiness to meet ambitious production targets while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Financial Responsibility: Manage production budgets and costs driving financial discipline and efficiency to support the long-term growth of the RMS business line.
• Hands-On Leadership: Be a visible and engaged leader spending significant time on the production floor.

Site Leadership & Community Engagement:

• Site Leader for McHenry Facility: Act as the primary leader for the McHenry production site a cutting-edge facility driving significant advancements in propulsion manufacturing.
• Community Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders including county officials and community partners.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulatory and environmental standards particularly those related to energetics and explosive materials.

Facilities Expansion & Infrastructure Development:

• Site Expansion: Lead the expansion of existing facilities and the development of new production sites ensuring all necessary permits construction timelines and regulatory requirements are met.
• Growth Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute strategies for scaling RMS operations including the development of additional facilities to support future production needs.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

• Process Development: Implement and refine processes and systems to ensure efficient scalable and repeatable production operations.
• Technology Integration: Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including PLM ERP MES and QMS systems to optimize operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• KPIs & Metrics: Establish and manage to key performance indicators for quality delivery financial performance and safety ensuring production goals are met and exceeded.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Expertise:

• Production Leadership: 10 years of experience in a production leadership role within a highly technical hardware-focused industry such as aerospace defense automotive or energy. Experience with energetics or propulsion systems is strongly preferred.
• Scaling Operations: Proven track record of scaling production systems to meet demanding delivery schedules including implementing processes for sustained high-rate manufacturing.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing significant budgets and scaling financial operations to support business growth.
• Workforce Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire large teams across functions including quality supply chain manufacturing engineering and operations.

Skills & Abilities:

• Builder & Owner: A hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments. Ability to build new functions and processes from the ground up and lead them to maturity.
• Onsite Leadership: Ability to be onsite at the McHenry MS facility five days a week to provide hands-on leadership ensure operational excellence and engage directly with the production team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with engineering program management and other technical teams to troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes for complex hardware systems.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies while delivering on immediate production goals.
• Community Engagement: Skilled in building partnerships with local stakeholders navigating sensitive issues and maintaining positive relationships with external partners and regulators.

Technical & Compliance Knowledge:

• Energetics Experience: Familiarity with the manufacturing of energetics or explosives is a significant advantage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of safety environmental and regulatory requirements for production facilities handling advanced propulsion systems.
• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred but not required.

Security Clearance:

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

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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