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Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts. We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond. What You'll Do Production & Operational Execution Own execution of daily and weekly production targets for assigned area Set daily objectives with clear expectations for WIP, monitor and proactively manage throughout the day Lead area metrics, facilitate team meetings, and communicate status/risks and recovery plans to leadership Ensure employees have the tools and materials needed to carry out their daily tasks Supervise shop floor activity, schedules, and workflow across multi-shift operations Escalate issues with clear root cause and decision-ready options Team Leadership & Workforce Management Lead and manage a team of 10–30 technicians, driving accountability, performance, and growth Establish and maintain standard work, clear expectations, and measurable performance goals Conduct consistent 1:1s, provide documented feedback, and calibrate performance across the team Recognize high performance and address gaps quickly, partnering with People Ops when formal action is required Assess and vet skillsets, identify training needs and develop training programs Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous growth Monitor attendance, labor hours, and overtime and implement improvement plans Auxiliary Tasks Resolve nonconformance issues, including documentation and rework coordination Review work instructions and recommend updates to improve clarity and efficiency Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications Coordinate planned maintenance with the Production Scheduling and Maintenance Maintain an audit ready production area and champion safety and efficiency improvements on the shop floor What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment 1+ years of experience leading a team, shift of cross functional or project Strong operational judgment and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment High accountability and exceptional attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication Comfortable managing changing priorities and dynamic production schedules Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need. Flexible vacation policy ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here . Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.