Head of Production, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. As Head of Production for Rocket Motor Systems, you will oversee all aspects of production, including Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality. This role will also serve as the Site Leader for the RMS facility in McHenry, Mississippi. In this role, you will lead the transition from NPI to high-rate production, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and adherence to rigorous quality and safety standards. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape one of Anduril’s most critical business lines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Production Leadership Scaling: Own Production Outcomes: Take full ownership of production functions, including ramp-up plans, headcount scaling, and high-rate production readiness to meet customer commitments. Establish and Build Functions: Stand up and optimize critical functions, such as Planning and Supply Chain, to support the scale and complexity of RMS operations. Oversee a large and growing team across multiple sites, with continued expansion as new facilities are developed. High-Rate Production Leadership: Lead the team in achieving sustained high-rate production, implementing the systems and processes necessary to deliver on current and future contracts. Ensure operational readiness to meet ambitious production targets while maintaining quality and efficiency. Financial Responsibility: Manage production budgets and costs, driving financial discipline and efficiency to support the long-term growth of the RMS business line. Hands-On Leadership: Be a visible and engaged leader, spending significant time on the production floor. Site Leadership Community Engagement: Site Leader for McHenry Facility: Act as the primary leader for the McHenry production site, a cutting-edge facility driving significant advancements in propulsion manufacturing. Community Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including county officials and community partners. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards, particularly those related to energetics and explosive materials. Facilities Expansion Infrastructure Development: Site Expansion: Lead the expansion of existing facilities and the development of new production sites, ensuring all necessary permits, construction timelines, and regulatory requirements are met. Growth Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute strategies for scaling RMS operations, including the development of additional facilities to support future production needs. Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement: Process Development: Implement and refine processes and systems to ensure efficient, scalable, and repeatable production operations. Technology Integration: Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, including PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS systems, to optimize operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. KPIs Metrics: Establish and manage to key performance indicators for quality, delivery, financial performance, and safety, ensuring production goals are met and exceeded. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience Expertise: Production Leadership: 10+ year ... (truncated, view full listing at source)