Technical Program Manager, Additive Manufacturing

Hadrian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead their additive manufacturing initiatives in Los Angeles. The role involves managing cross-functional delivery and ensuring program execution from development to production-grade reliability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management within aerospace and advanced manufacturing fields. Key responsibilities include overseeing the buildout of manufacturing capabilities and leading communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management in aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage complex production systems from development to reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional delivery for the additive manufacturing buildout.
• Own end-to-end delivery of AM programs including process development.
• Lead program planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional coordination

Metal additive manufacturing

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Requirements

• We are looking for someone who has taken complex metal AM equipment from development through industrialization, built the automation and process infrastructure around it, and driven it to production-grade reliability
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments — with a track record of delivering hardware-intensive programs on time
• Direct, hands‑on experience with metal additive manufacturing: process development, equipment qualification, or production industrialization
• Proven ability to take complex manufacturing systems from development through production‑grade reliability — not just track the people doing it
• Strong cross‑functional coordination skills across engineering, operations, supply chain, and software in fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environments
• Ability to communicate program status, risks, and decisions crisply to both senior technical stakeholders and executive leadership
• Familiarity with NIAR qualification frameworks or experience guiding AM programs through third‑party process certification and audit readiness
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 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

What the job involves

• Hadrian is scaling the next generation of autonomous precision manufacturing across aerospace, national security, and advanced manufacturing programs
• As part of this mission, we are building out a world‑class additive manufacturing capability — and we need a capable Technical Program Manager who has done this before
• This is not a coordination role — it is an ownership role
• You will serve as the program execution backbone for our additive manufacturing buildout, managing cross‑functional delivery across engineering, operations, supply chain, software, and customer‑facing programs
• As Hadrian expands factory footprint across new and existing locations, you will own the infrastructure and program milestones that make it happen
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of AM programs — from requirements and process development through equipment qualification, factory integration, and production handoff
• This includes LPBF system commissioning, FAT/SAT execution
• Define and maintain program planning artifacts: WBS, integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, and EVM reporting
• Lead process qualification efforts — owning parameter development cycles, establishing production baselines, and ensuring traceability from process inputs to qualified output standards
• Drive automation and subsystem integration across the AM production cell: laser and scanner systems, powder and gas handling, recoater and z‑stage, thermal management, safety interlocks, and control systems connectivity
• Establish and continuously improve machine monitoring and reliability programs
• Serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface for aerospace and defense customers and partners — leading program status briefings and reviews with clear, decision‑ready communication
• Serve as the connective tissue across sales, supply chain, and engineering: systems, materials & process, applications, software, and quality — identifying and resolving execution risks early to maintain program health and delivery commitments
• Manage CapEx budget for AM facility buildouts and coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders. Advocate for strategic investments in AM equipment, facility requirements, process automation, and infrastructure
• Partner with sales on program shaping, proposal development, BOE generation, and DFARS/ITAR‑compliant delivery frameworks