Production Program Manager – International Growth (Barracuda 500)
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.
- International Production Launch Lead the operational setup line qualification and launch of Barracuda 500 manufacturing assembly and test operations within partner nations/companies.
- Support Growth Opportunities Collaborate closely with the growth and business development teams to evaluate scope and operationalize manufacturing requirements for international pursuits foreign co-production agreements and industrial participation plans.
- Process Optimization Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency scalability and cost-effectiveness in support of partner-nation production facilities.
- Budget & Cost Control Monitor project budgets track international production milestones and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full-scale production.
- Resource & Supply Chain Management Coordinate the allocation of materials tooling and labor to meet production readiness goals while assisting in the qualification and readiness of partner-nation suppliers.
- Risk Management Identify assess and mitigate operational supply chain regulatory and technical risks that could impact international project timelines or operational readiness.
- Cross Functional Collaboration Coordinate between engineering supply chain manufacturing quality program management growth and external partner company teams to align pre-production and launch efforts with business objectives.
- Stakeholder Communication Provide regular updates to internal leadership and foreign partner teams ensuring transparency on project status risks and solutions.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Operations Management or related field
- 1012 years of experience in operations program management production or manufacturing preferably in defense aerospace or complex hardware industries
- Demonstrated experience launching new products establishing new production lines or executing manufacturing technology transfer programs
- Experience supporting growth opportunities proposals and operational readiness assessments for new business initiatives
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes supply chain management and production workflows
- 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 and cross-organizational teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% including international travel
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
- Experience in defense aerospace or automotive manufacturing especially with unmanned systems aerospace structures or munitions
- Experience with international defense programs foreign co-production and export compliance regulations (ITAR/EAR)
- Experience with ERP MRP MES PLM systems
US Salary Range
$166000 - $220000 USD
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:
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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