Deputy Head of Production, Connected Warfare

Ashville · Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1) · USD 190,000-252,000 · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

As the Connected Warfare Deputy Head of Production, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defense manufacturing by directly influencing the production of Anduril’s Connected Warfare product line.
You will own the short-to-mid-term strategic development and execution of manufacturing operations, driving products to full-rate production.

Own all production outcomes for the Connected Warfare product line, including ramp plans, headcount, and the standing up of new manufacturing lines.
Develop and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale production volumes to full-rate production.
Serve as a strategic leader and tactical do-er, driving all people and resources across production to achieve outcomes.
Lead cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering through strong leadership, advocacy, and a consistent on-site presence.
Drive processes and systems needed throughout the product development lifecycle to mature products to full-rate production.
Establish and manage the team to key performance indicators for financial, quality, and on-time delivery to optimize manufacturing operations' impact on the business.
Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines and drive a quality-first culture across all manufacturing operations.
Advise on development and oversee the implementation of digital technologies, from PLM and ERP to custom MES and QMS systems, that enable production operations to efficiently scale.
Shape corporate tools and processes to support the unique needs of aerospace production.

8+ years of proven experience overseeing the production and test of complex electromechanical products.
Strong leadership experience managing large 100+ person manufacturing teams and directing large cross-functional teams across planning, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, quality, and production.
A strong background in quality assurance, with a track record of driving a quality-first culture in a production environment and accountability to standards like AS9100D.
Past success operating in both low-rate prototype and high-rate manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to scale production.
High ownership and the ability to effectively manage multiple large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to work onsite five days a week at our Asheville, OH campus (Arsenal 1).

Success scaling production operations in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
Deep experience with the niche supply chains for aerospace and robotics.
Demonstrated experience implementing and leveraging digital manufacturing technologies (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS) to drive efficiency and scale.

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next

Ability to work onsite five days a week at our Asheville, OH campus (Arsenal 1).