Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Hadrian

Mesa, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering, with 2+ years in people management
Proven leadership of cross-functional technical teams in a production environment
Strong background in root cause analysis, corrective action management, and yield improvement
Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 systems
Familiarity with metrology and inspection processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across production, engineering, and leadership
Leadership competencies: Integrity & Ownership, People Growth, Clarity, Technical Curiosity, Process Rigor, Collaboration

Responsibilities

Lead the factory’s Quality & Manufacturing Engineering teams to improve first pass yield, stabilize processes, and eliminate recurring defects
Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and data-driven projects that strengthen product and process quality
Oversee Quality Operations — including inspection throughput, NCR management, customer paperwork, and source inspections
Maintain a fast, accurate quality feedback loop between inspection and production to catch and contain issues early
Partner with factory leadership to improve throughput, reduce quality escapes, and simplify inspection workflows
Develop and coach engineers, specialists, and technicians for technical excellence and high performance
Manage both Production Manufacturing & Quality Engineering and Quality Operations, aligning them around delivering flawless parts and paperwork to customers, fast

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Manufacturing EngineeringQuality EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisCMMYield OptimizationProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipProduction Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What are the main responsibilities of the Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Manager?

The role involves leading Quality & Manufacturing Engineering teams to improve yield and eliminate defects, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions, overseeing Quality Operations like inspection and NCR management, and partnering with factory leadership to enhance throughput and reduce quality issues.

What leadership skills are needed for this role?

The role requires leadership competencies including Integrity & Ownership, taking accountability early, and driving transparency, along with the ability to coach engineers through root cause analysis and build high-performing teams.

What is the company culture like at Hadrian?

Hadrian has a fast-growing team united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, focused on building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense with advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is a leader who can manage Production Manufacturing & Quality Engineering and Quality Operations teams, drive technical excellence through root cause analysis and data-driven improvements, and partner with factory leadership to scale a high-yield factory.

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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