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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. The Role Hadrian's Quality team is seeking a Factory Lead, Quality to champion our commitment to product quality at our new facility. In a dynamic environment focused on automation and process excellence, the Factory Lead will oversee the quality inspection operation, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of technicians and specialists. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to ensuring all aspects of our inspection processes meet the highest standards of precision and efficiency. What You’ll Do Inspection Oversight: Develop, lead and manage the inspection process operations for a full series of units according to the inspection plan. Ensure comprehensive execution of manual inspections, certification/paperwork reviews, and analysis of inspection data (CMM reports and manual inspections). Coordinate with source inspectors to enforce compliance and maintain high-quality standards. Provide strategic feedback to CAM and engineering teams to resolve root causes of issues identified during inspections. Team Leadership and Management: Mentor, train, and manage specialists and technicians in manual and mechanical inspection tools and processes. Develop and implement training programs in collaboration with internal training teams to systemically enhance team competency and ensure adherence to quality standards. Assign tasks and oversee performance, ensuring optimal output and quality. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance inspection efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering (and other cross-functional teams) on idea generation and improvement project implementations. Lead initiatives to standardize procedures and elevate overall inspection quality. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the area, and own station layout improvements for streamlined operation. What We’re Looking For 3+ years of experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. Proficiency with hand and mechanical inspection techniques. Proven track record in a high-volume production role within aerospace or another industry with stringent quality requirements. What Will Set You Apart Aerospace quality and inspection experience in a build-to-print environment. Experience in operations within a QMS driven environment. Experience in manufacturing within high precision machining processes. Familiarity with optical measurement devices (comparator, structured light scanning, optical profilometers). Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Experience owning and/or driving continuous improvement projects with Engineering support. 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.