As the Altius Deputy Head of Production, you will lead the day-to-day operations and scaling of Anduril's Altius product line at Arsenal-1, a hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio. You will own the strategic development and execution of manufacturing operations, driving products from initial ramp to full-rate production while building a culture of high performance and urgency. This role requires a dynamic, factory-floor leader who can serve as both a strategic architect and a hands-on executor, rallying cross-functional teams and developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

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.
Leadership & Culture Building: Serve as an inspiring, visible leader on the factory floor. Build Arsenal-1’s operational culture from the ground up, instill a relentless sense of urgency, and actively mentor and develop frontline supervisors and technical leaders beneath you.
Cross-Functional Execution: Direct and align on-site teams—including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and tactical Supply Chain personnel—holding teams accountable to strict deadlines, output targets, and KPIs.
Showpiece Facility Standards: Establish and maintain Arsenal-1 as a benchmark "showpiece" manufacturing facility—a world-class showcase of advanced aerospace manufacturing for customer, government, and VIP visits.
Operational & Quality Excellence: Drive processes and systems needed to mature products to full-rate production. Embed an AS9100D-aligned "quality-first" culture and continuously optimize KPIs across scrap rates, efficiency, financial targets, and on-time delivery.
Process & Technology Advancement: Advise on development and oversee the implementation of digital tools (PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS) to scale operations rapidly while maintaining tight configuration control.
Own the 5 Pillars: Planning, Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality.

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

Military / Veteran background or experience leading defense-critical manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success establishing greenfield manufacturing facilities or standing up new production cells under tight timelines.
Deep experience working with niche supply chains in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
Hands-on experience implementing and leveraging modern digital manufacturing toolchains (custom MES, ERP, PLM, QMS).

Benefits

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