Head Of Production, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

McHenry, Mississippi, United States
Base: $225,000 - $298,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
10+ years leadership in high-volume manufacturing
Npi to sustained high-rate manufacturing experience
End-to-end supply chain and procurement management
Anduril is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead the transition from New Product Introduction to sustained high-rate manufacturing for Rocket Motor Systems

Job Summary

  • Anduril is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead the transition from New Product Introduction to sustained high-rate manufacturing for Rocket Motor Systems.
  • The role requires strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards while managing significant production budgets and driving operational excellence at the McHenry facility.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance and possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Matching Summary

Anduril is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead the transition from New Product Introduction to sustained high-rate manufacturing for Rocket Motor Systems.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $298,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years leadership in high-volume manufacturing
  • NPI to sustained high-rate manufacturing experience
  • End-to-end supply chain and procurement management
  • Site leadership for McHenry facility operations
  • Safety compliance for energetics and explosive materials
  • Hands-on presence on production floor five days a week

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PLM, ERP, MES, QMS systems
  • Familiarity with propulsion system manufacturing
  • Strategic vision for facilities expansion and growth
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making
  • Ability to mentor diverse teams across multiple sites

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive leadership in hardware manufacturing
  • Proven track record scaling production to thousands of units per year
  • Direct hands-on leadership across supply chain and quality functions
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or ability to obtain Secret clearance

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