Hadrian · 2 weeks ago
Supply Chain Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. The Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Engineer will own the Manufacturing Readiness Review and Design for Manufacturability processes, acting as the primary technical liaison between Hadrian and a network of suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective part launches.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical interface between Hadrian and external suppliers; provide real-time support on machining, sheet-metal, and similar processes
Own and continuously improve the MRR workflow, scaling it from critical orders to 100 % of Atlas orders
Lead supplier-side DFM reviews and offer actionable feedback to Engineering and customers during sales calls
Conduct structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning to resolve quality or delivery issues
Analyze supplier manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and in-process inspection; recommend and track improvements
Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-performing suppliers in partnership with Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)
Use Six Sigma and other data-driven tools to monitor trends and drive part-performance improvements
Travel to supplier sites for hands-on issue resolution and process validation (up to 40 %)
Maintain compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace quality-system requirements; support audits and recovery plans
Document all activities in Hadrian DFM, Atlas, Airtable, and related systems in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or industrialization for complex machined and/or sheet-metal parts
Proven ownership of MRR, PPAP, FAI, or comparable production-readiness processes
Demonstrated expertise in root-cause analysis, corrective-action planning, and hands-on supplier support
Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality-management systems
Proficiency with DFM tools, manufacturing data analysis, and collaboration software (e.g., Hadrian DFM, Atlas, Airtable, spreadsheets)
Ability to travel domestically up to 40 % of the time and to perform shop-floor activities while wearing required PPE
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and customers
Preferred
Experience supporting aerospace or defense production programs
Six Sigma Green- or Black-Belt certification
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced metrology
Prior involvement in supplier onboarding and capability assessments
Experience deploying manufacturing-readiness or DFM processes in a SaaS or cloud-based environment
Benefits
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown
2025-12-30Series D· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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