Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

15h•$113,000 - $149,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team. As a leader in the Maritime Division, you must be a technical leader with the expertise to evaluate, qualify, manage, and advocate for an increasing number of sophisticated parallel pursuits. This role is crucial in ensuring that each initiative aligns with the company's strategic direction and receives the appropriate resourcing, balancing innovation with practical execution to drive the business line's success. You will lead the development of supply chain processes, technologies, methods and prototypes for maritime products from concept to delivery. You will work closely with partners, suppliers and subcontractors to develop systems, processes and relationships that enable un-disrupted, highly scalable supply chain. The diverse responsibilities of this role will require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and drive rapid project execution. Leveraging your intuition and prior experience will be critical to employ the correct design and manufacturing principles from the start. The ideal candidate will have experience planning, managing and successfully completing complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Engineering, Material Science, or proven experience in a relevant field with a minimum of 10 years experience, 5+ years of people leadership experience.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Travel 25% to Customer and Test Sites

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience running complex external projects, such as a production ramp at a contract manufacturer and initial design, build and startup of new production supply chains.
Experience owning commercial responsibility (cost) for complex external projects.
Experience driving process improvements in a manufacturing supply chain setting.
Familiarity with maritime systems and military customers.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Technical Program Manager, Maritime will lead the creation of the next generation supply chain system for Anduril’s maritime vessels.
This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, unlimited build, lean processes and Tier 0 integration.
Oversea execution and milestone completion (functional completion) for the manufacturing technology development team’s integrated solutions for new technologies supporting supply chain.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.