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Head of Production, Compute & Comms

Anduril· Connected Warfare : OD Connected Warfare Leadership & Ops : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CA$261k - $346kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Head of Production responsible for strategic development, operational direction, and execution of high-volume compute device production. Owns CM relationships, leads NPI to mass production ramps, builds supply chain resilience, and partners with engineering, procurement, quality, and finance to scale production while meeting quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities

  • Own CM Relationships & Performance: manage contract manufacturers producing high-volume compute devices, oversee onboarding, capacity planning, and NPI to mass production ramp.
  • Establish and manage KPIs across yield, quality, cost, throughput, and on-time delivery; drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead production ramps across multiple CM sites and geographies with on-time delivery against aggressive targets.
  • Own supply chain strategy for high-volume production: demand/supply planning, component sourcing, inventory management, and logistics.
  • Build resilience against component shortages, single-source risk, and lead-time disruption.
  • Partner with procurement and engineering to secure allocation of critical and long-lead components at scale.
  • Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, SLAs, and cost-down roadmaps with CMs and suppliers.
  • Structure commercial terms that protect margin and align partner incentives with volume and quality targets.
  • Drive year-over-year cost reduction through negotiation, design-for-cost, and competitive sourcing.
  • Serve as production voice to the executive team and board; translate status, risk, and trade-offs into recommendations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Procurement, Quality, Program Management, Deployment Operations, and Finance.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production/operations organization.
  • Establish and refine manufacturing processes, playbooks, and systems to enable efficient scaling and consistent quality.
  • Advise on and oversee implementation of digital manufacturing infrastructure (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS).
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., AS9100D) and safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume production of compute or electronics hardware (servers, data center infrastructure, or comparable devices).
  • Proven track record managing contract manufacturers / EMS partners at scale, including NPI-to-mass-production ramps; direct ownership of at least one new product ramp.
  • Deep supply chain management expertise (planning, sourcing, risk mitigation, procurement, warehousing).
  • Demonstrated contract negotiation skill with CMs and suppliers (pricing, capacity, SLAs, cost-down).
  • Strong executive presence with ability to influence at C-level and with the board.
  • Experience managing a workforce of 100+ employees across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, operations, and technicians.
  • Experience managing a P&L in a production environment, including capex forecasting and resource allocation.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to see how problems fit into the broader organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical field; advanced degree a plus; equivalent practical experience considered.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Contract manufacturing managementSupply chain strategyContract negotiationLeadership and people management

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; comprehensive, competitive package including health and recovery support.
  • Equity grants included in most full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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