Factory Lead
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.