Manufacturing Specialist

The Manufacturing Specialist supports the development and execution of advanced CNC automation systems within Hadrian’s factories. This role operates at the intersection of Applications Engineering, CNC Controls, and shop floor operations.

You will play a critical role in enabling engineering velocity, strengthening production reliability, and supporting the deployment of new machining capabilities. This position is hands-on and execution-focused, contributing directly to the scalability and repeatability of our manufacturing systems.

What You’ll Do

Technical & Shop Floor Execution

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers in machine setup, material preparation, tool builds, and execution of development and validation runs.
• Execute tool life studies, new tool evaluations, and structured test programs.
• Assist CNC Controls Engineers with diagnostic routines such as ballbar analysis, probing validation, and hardware recovery.
• Perform internal machining operations to support production and development needs.
• Track and manage development tooling and materials inventory.
• Document procedures and contribute to technician training materials.

Development & Systems Support

• Assist in testing new macros, automation features, and machine agent capabilities.
• Provide hands-on machine operation to unblock engineering workflows.
• Capture structured feedback from the shop floor to improve automation systems.
• Identify recurring issues and surface patterns for engineering analysis.

Operational Triage, Troubleshooting & Process Formalization

• Serve as the first line of response for non-maintenance operational issues.
• Conduct structured troubleshooting and escalate issues with clear documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to formalize processes that improve reliability and reduce repeat disruptions.
• Contribute to scalable documentation standards and feedback loops that strengthen factory performance.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as factory technician
• Minimum 6 months experience operating CNC machines
• Working knowledge of CNC machining and tooling fundamentals.
• Basic troubleshooting capability across mechanical and software systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a bias toward action and learning.

Benefits for Full-time Employees

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR Requirements 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.