Hadrian · 1 hour ago
Factory Lead, Quality
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. The Factory Lead, Quality will oversee the quality inspection operation, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of technicians and specialists to ensure product quality at the new facility.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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 stipend if you’re moving from outside of the area
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
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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