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Head of Production, Space

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $291,000 – $386,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Head of Production, Space role leading Assembly, Integration, and Test operations for rapidly scaling space systems manufacturing at a defense technology company.

Skills & Keywords

Assembly Integration TestAerospace quality standardsProduction scalingCleanroom manufacturing

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience overseeing the production, assembly, integration, and test of complex electromechanical products.
Ownership and successful execution of NPI for multiple complex hardware products.
Strong leadership of large (100+ person) manufacturing teams.
Proven ability to direct and lead cross-departmental teams in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated success in scaling production operations by 5x or more in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
Expert-level knowledge of aerospace quality management systems and standards, such as AS9100 and AS9103.
Proven experience managing and operating in cleanroom manufacturing environments.
A strong background in quality assurance, with a track record of driving a "quality-first" culture in a production environment.
Past success operating in low rate and high rate manufacturing environments.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
High ownership and ability to effectively manage multiple (6+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.
Ability to work onsite five days a week at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA and nearby Anduril sites.
10+ years of experience overseeing the production, assembly, integration, and test of complex space systems, satellites, or related aerospace hardware.
Ownership and successful execution of NPI for multiple complex hardware products in the aerospace or space industry.
Deep experience with the niche supply chains for space systems, including sourcing and managing suppliers for space-grade components and subsystems.
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