Production Program Manager, NPI

Anduril
United States
Full timeUSD 146,000 - 194,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Risk management","Stakeholder communication","Budgeting","Continuous improvement"]

Own new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies, driving production design readiness and successful transitions to full-rate production. Build and execute production readiness plans, coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing partners, and manage risks, budgets, and resource allocation. Use disciplined project methodologies and tools to keep delivery, quality, cost, and readiness targets on track.

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Production Program Manager, NPI

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Job Summary

Own new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies, driving production design readiness and successful transitions to full-rate production. Build and execute production readiness plans, coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing partners, and manage risks, budgets, and resource allocation. Use disciplined project methodologies and tools to keep delivery, quality, cost, and readiness targets on track.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead production design readiness for NPI programs and serve as the primary point of contact for changes to existing and pipeline products.
  • •Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness during development and pre-production.
  • •Develop and execute production readiness plans, including sourcing, supply chain capability, and production capacity/line development.
  • •Coordinate engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership to align pre-production work with business objectives and transition smoothly to full-scale production.
  • •Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and roadblocks; provide regular stakeholder updates on status, risks, and solutions while monitoring budgets and allocating resources.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • •8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
  • •Proven track record of successfully launching new products into full-rate production with condensed timelines.
  • •Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
  • •Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems.
Experience:8+ yearsDefenseAerospaceManufacturingComplex hardware
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations Management (or related field)
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationRisk managementStakeholder communicationBudgetingContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:AgileLeanSix SigmaJiraMS ProjectERPMRPMESPLM

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Active U.S. security clearance

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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