Director of Cost Estimation at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
10+ years overall experience, including 5 years directly leading teams
3 years of experience in precision parts manufacturing, including one or more of: 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, turn-mill
Demonstrated experience rapidly scaling DFM, estimation/quoting teams and systems
Preferred
Experience managing large cross-functional teams (engineering, commercial, manufacturing operations)
Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills (everything from executives to engineers to sales managers and customers)
Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, and/or aviation environments, including part portfolios and procurement cycles
Experience building teams at a hypergrowth startup

Responsibilities

Own design-for-manufacturing analysis (DFM) and recommendations for new and existing customers that leads to high factory throughput, low rework, reduced manufacturability risk, and smoother New Product Introduction
Own DFM engineering, profitability, adherence, and time-to-quote goals
Build a cost estimation function that scales ahead of business growth, including customer + part volume, material types, manufacturing capabilities, and factory capacity
Own bid analysis, pricing, and risk estimate recommendations
Generate and drive new capabilities roadmap, including materials, machines, factory capabilities, and capacity
Drive strong feedback loops with factory operations, sales, supply chain, and customer success teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cost EstimationDesign for ManufacturingDFMQuote EstimationPricing StrategyPrecision MachiningManufacturability AnalysisTeam BuildingScalable SystemsEngineering Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience is required for the Director of Cost Estimation role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years of overall experience including 5 years directly leading teams, and 3 years of experience.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture at Hadrian emphasize?

Hadrian's fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Cost Estimation position?

A strong candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience, including 5 years leading teams, and demonstrated ability to build and scale technical teams in manufacturing.

Hadrian

Automated factories for precision metal components

About Hadrian

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$224.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance

Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA

Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors

If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise

Risks

Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.

Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.

Differentiation

Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.

The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.

Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.

Upsides

Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.

U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.

Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.

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