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Staff Production Program Manager

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, California$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Support the Head of Production in overseeing the manufacturing and production lifecycle of advanced defense technologies, driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

  • Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness
  • Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on solving the largest problems to improve the bottom line
  • Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions
  • Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production goals
  • New Product Information (NPI) – Be productions point of contact for all changes to existing product as well as new products in our pipeline
  • Risk Management – Identify, assess , and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that couple impact project timelines or operational objectives
  • Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between commercial, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and leadership teams to align production efforts with business objectives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
  • 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 teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Skills

Required:Process optimizationBudgeting and cost controlStakeholder communicationResource managementNPI coordinationRisk managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and related coverage (details available in benefits information)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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