Factory Lead, Quality

Location

Mesa, AZ

Full time

On-site

Factory Operations Production & Quality

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 recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission‑critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast‑growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans…