Technical Program Manager: Autonomous Manufacturing

Hadrian Automation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities to enable aerospace and defense companies to produce critical hardware faster and more affordably. As a Technical Program Manager, you will ensure delivery excellence by aligning manufacturing capabilities with complex customer requirements, working closely with the CEO, GTM leadership, and engineering teams.

You will own customer relationships, drive cross-functional collaboration among manufacturing engineers, software, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

P&L management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Manufacturing operations software

ERP systems

PLM tools

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities to enable aerospace and defense companies to produce critical hardware faster and more affordably. As a Technical Program Manager, you will ensure delivery excellence by aligning manufacturing capabilities with complex customer requirements, working closely with the CEO, GTM leadership, and engineering teams.

You will own customer relationships, drive cross-functional collaboration among manufacturing engineers, software, and