Head of Production, Launched Effects

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. We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of Production to lead our manufacturing operations for the Altius family of unmanned aircraft systems. At our Atlanta facility, we specialize in the design, development, and production of state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including those designed for ejection from host platforms or modular launch systems. Our mission is to deliver unique, high-performance solutions that meet critical operational needs. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the complete lifecycle of production, from strategic development and execution to fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. As the Altius Head of Production, you will own the strategic development and execution for short to mid-term production goals, operational direction, and the vision for the department. Your top-level charter will be to define the future of our manufacturing processes ("the playbook") and lead its implementation, ensuring consistent, flawless execution across all product and Science & Technology (S&T) programs, transforming prototypes into scalable, high-volume production. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and are passionate about architecting, building, and scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities from the ground up for critical national security applications, we want to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategic & Operational Leadership: Serve as both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator, overseeing all aspects of Altius manufacturing operations in Atlanta, GA. You will report directly to the Atlanta Site Lead and manage an existing team of production leads. Build the Future of Manufacturing: Architect and lead the development of our end-to-end production capabilities, from initial factory layout and infrastructure to defining optimal workflows and processes. This includes advising engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability), developing tooling strategies, and orchestrating efficient production execution. Factory & Resource Management: Own and optimize the Atlanta manufacturing floor, including headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasting, and resource allocation to meet aggressive production targets. Hyper-Growth & Scale: Drive the Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to execute against Anduril’s ambitious 5-year strategic vision to become a next-generation aerospace and defense manufacturer, capable of flexibly producing thousands of high-quality products annually. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to ensure seamless product maturation from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production. Process & Systems Excellence: Establish, mature, and continuously refine robust manufacturing processes, operational playbooks, and systems throughout the product development lifecycle to enable efficient scaling and consistent quality. Performance Management: Define, track, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial performance, quality, and on-time delivery, using data to drive continuous improvement and business impact. Digital Transformation: Advise on the development and oversee the implementation of cutting-edge digital manu