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Executes R&D manufacturing projects focused on sheet metal production. Manufactures parts to specification using cutting, punching, forming, bending, and roll-forming processes; operates machinery and inspection equipment; maintains machines and tooling inventory; trains operators; and provides occasional technical support at other factories. Requires strong knowledge of flat pattern development, bend allowances, GD&T, documentation, and project planning.

Lead Hadrian’s product marketing function, defining positioning, translating complex manufacturing and technology capabilities into credible customer narratives, and creating content, demos, and competitive messaging. Partner with engineering, sales, brand, federal, recruiting, customers, and leadership. Build the product marketing team and contractor network while using AI to accelerate research, writing, design, and production.

Leads Hadrian’s customer-facing Forward Deployed Engineering function, translating customer requirements into feasible manufacturing commitments. Responsibilities include customer discovery, process mapping, technical solution design, manufacturing scoping, review of drawings and specifications, make-versus-buy decisions, process planning, tooling strategy, and clean handoffs to Build Engineering. The role also manages and develops a technical team, builds repeatable scoping systems, and partners with Customer Programs and commercial teams on complex manufacturing engagements.

Lead and grow the mechanical engineering team responsible for automation equipment, fixtures, tooling, and material-handling systems. Own designs from concept through commissioning and production, establish CAD, drawing, GD&T, manufacturability, assembly, and safety standards, and make key technical decisions. Manage equipment budgets, vendors, and integrators while partnering with controls, software, manufacturing, and factory operations. Apply AI and emerging tools to improve engineering workflows.

The Frontend Software Engineer will develop and maintain critical applications using TypeScript and React. The role involves engagement in product discovery, coding, and deployment of applications to enhance manufacturing processes.

Build manufacturing-ready 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for naval and aerospace parts from legacy customer data. Model in-process manufacturing states, maintain PLM data, manage releases and engineering changes, resolve drawing ambiguities, and support tooling, programming, inspection, and manufacturing teams. Requires production CAD experience, parametric modeling expertise, GD&T and welding symbol knowledge, PLM change control, and the ability to work across multiple part families and shifting priorities.

Own the end-to-end build engineering process for large machined parts, from requirements interpretation and DFM through qualification, ramp, and production handoff. Define machining routes, datum schemes, fixtures, inspection needs, material flow, BOMs, work orders, and work instructions. Lead reverse engineering, NPI, first article delivery, nonconformance resolution, and cross-functional coordination with design, tooling, quality, supply chain, and operations. The role requires hands-on factory-floor engagement and expertise in large-format machining, GD&T, metrology, and configuration control.

Owns large structural castings from design review through qualification, production ramp, and handoff. Responsibilities include casting DFM, reverse engineering, process definition, pattern and fixture control, BOM and work-instruction management, inspection planning, qualification castings, supplier foundry coordination, and nonconformance corrective action. The role requires foundry-floor leadership across molding, pouring, heat treatment, NDT, machining, and quality, with work based in Kutztown, Pennsylvania or Los Angeles with travel.

Lead and grow a team of Build Engineers responsible for machining, tube and pipe, and sheet metal commodity parts. Own end-to-end NPI from requirements definition and first article through qualification, production ramp, and process transfer. Establish standards for build plans, process definitions, BOMs, work orders, and digital work instructions. Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, quality, tooling, manufacturing, and test teams while making sourcing, process, and production decisions. Work on-site and support factory expansion in Cherokee, Alabama.

Build financial models and analyses for strategic pursuits, transactions, capital markets, partnerships, joint ventures, and capital investments. Evaluate unit economics, capacity, capex, pricing, margins, and returns; conduct diligence; draft term sheets and executive materials; and present recommendations to leadership and the Board. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, FP&A, and executive leadership while managing multiple strategic workstreams.