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Deputy Head of Production, Altius

Anduril· Manufacturing : Launched Effects Production : Manufacturing
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Ashville, OH$190k - $252kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Leadership role overseeing day-to-day production and scaling of the Altius product line at Arsenal-1, responsible for strategic development and execution of manufacturing operations from ramp to full-rate production, with a focus on high performance culture, cross-functional leadership, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Production Ownership & Scaling: Own all day-to-day production outcomes and delivery schedules for the ALTIUS line at Arsenal-1. Execute ramp plans, scale manufacturing tooling and lines, and manage CapEx and project spend in accordance with program timelines.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of proven experience overseeing the production, assembly, and testing of complex electromechanical or aerospace hardware.
  • Strong leadership experience managing large (100+ person) manufacturing operations, with direct experience leading technicians, manufacturing engineers, and production teams.
  • Demonstrated experience building or scaling production lines from the ground up (e.g., prototype-to-production scaling, greenfield site launches, or high-growth startup environments).
  • Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with a track record of building team culture, winning buy-in across all-hands environments, and communicating effectively upward and downward.
  • A strong background in quality assurance and process discipline, with accountability to standards such as AS9100D.
  • High ownership mindset with the ability to manage CapEx, headcount, and schedule milestones with intense urgency.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite five days a week at our Ashville, OH campus (Arsenal-1), with initial flexibility to complete an onboarding/training rotation at HQ in Costa Mesa, CA and Atlanta, GA.

Skills

Required:Production leadershipQuality assurance / AS9100D

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other comprehensive coverage.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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