Product Manager at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of product management experience, including at least 3+ years of experience in hardware, software and/or robotics
  • Strong track record of delivering end-to-end success across complex hardware and software systems
  • Ability to assess the essence of the problem, provide a structured approach to finding solutions, and organization to align the team
  • Proven ability to think critically about tactical challenges while also maintaining a clear long term strategic perspective
  • Ease in aligning and prioritizing cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and supply chain
  • Experience synthesizing a variety of inputs into a product roadmap that ultimately achieves business objectives
  • Enthusiasm towards the mission of rebuilding the American industrial base
  • Organization and ability to build processes and align diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Strong data driven approach with experience leveraging metrics, dashboards, and analytics to inform decisions
  • Familiarity with CNC Machining, additive manufacturing, MES/ERP systems, or factory automation preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Define and own product strategy and requirements from discovery and requirements definition to launch, adoption, and iteration
  • Provide cross-functional leadership and communication to drive product success and accomplishment of business objectives, not only for current product lines but across the portfolio as we continue to expand
  • Work closely with and source requirements directly from the users you’re designing for, including: Technicians, CAD programmers, Manufacturing engineers, Operations leadership, etc
  • Translate customer workflows into clear software and hardware requirements with a seamless user experience
  • Synthesize and collaborate with core stakeholders to build the product roadmap ensuring business objectives are achieved, stakeholders are informed, and efforts are prioritized appropriately
  • Maintain a complete system approach to problem solving ensuring all interdependencies, future expansion, and change management are accounted for
  • Actively contribute to the product management culture and foundation of product management at Hadrian

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product StrategyProduct RoadmapCross-functional LeadershipUser ExperienceRequirements GatheringCAD ProgrammingManufacturing WorkflowsStakeholder CollaborationSoftware RequirementsHardware Requirements

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Product Manager role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience is required for the Product Manager position?

Candidates need 5+ years of product management experience, including at least 3+ years in hardware, software, and/or robotics, with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end success across complex hardware and software systems.

What key skills does Hadrian look for in a Product Manager?

Hadrian seeks candidates with the ability to assess problems structuredly, think critically about tactical and strategic challenges, align and prioritize cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and supply chain, and synthesize inputs into products.

What is the company culture like at Hadrian?

Hadrian has a fast-growing team united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, with active contributions to building the product management culture and foundation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Manager role?

A strong candidate has 5+ years of product management experience with 3+ years in hardware, software, or robotics, a proven track record in complex systems, and skills in cross-functional leadership, strategic thinking, and synthesizing requirements from users like technicians and engineers.

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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