Technical Program Manager — Autonomous Manufacturing

hadrian.co; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401k

Relocation support may be provided

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities to reshape aerospace and defense manufacturing. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will partner with the CEO, GTM leadership, and engineering teams to align capabilities with complex customer requirements and drive delivery excellence.

You will own customer outcomes, lead a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers, manage escalations, and push for automation opportunities and scalable internal processes across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years in technical, commercial, or program management roles in aerospace/defense or related manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, drive P&L results, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and manufacturing operations software.

Responsibilities

• Own customer profit and loss outcomes with Account Executives by aligning strategy, capabilities, and expectations.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers for on-time, high-quality part delivery.
• Act as primary escalation point for customer issues and blockers, coordinating with factory, engineering, and software teams.
• Identify and advocate for new internal capabilities based on recurring customer needs and automation opportunities.
• Design scalable internal processes, including feedback loops with software teams, for operational excellence.

Skills

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Effective communication

CRM platforms

Manufacturing operations software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

ERP systems

PLM tools

Manufacturing operations software

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities to reshape aerospace and defense manufacturing. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will partner with the CEO, GTM leadership, and engineering teams to align capabilities with complex customer requirements and drive delivery excellence.

You will own customer outcomes, lead a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers, manage escalations, and push for automation opportunities and scalable internal processes across the