Hadrian

Hadrian

Senior Manager, Additive Materials & Process Laboratory

Los Angeles, CA · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$175k-$250kDetected 71 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentAWSSEMSupply ChainProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportRoboticsMechanical DesignMicroscopyLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

About the role

  • Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Laboratory Leadership and Operations: Lead day-to-day operations of the M&P Laboratory across all functional areas. Build and lead a team of engineers, technicians, and specialists
  • set test priorities, manage capacity, define turnaround time targets, and ensure rigorous response to nonconformances and customer escapes.
  • Metallography and Advanced Characterization: Own metallographic preparation and inspection (sectioning, mounting, grinding and polishing, etching, optical microscopy on the Keyence platform) and advanced characterization (SEM, EDS, SEM, powder morphology).
  • Define preparation procedures by alloy and product form, ensure operator qualification, and maintain instrument calibration and reference material traceability.
  • Chemical and Physical Analysis: Own chemical analysis (OES, XRF, combustion analyzers for C/S and O/N/H) and physical testing (DSC, TGA, dilatometry, particle size distribution, Carney flow, density).
  • Maintain method compliance with applicable ASTM, AMS, and customer standards, including AMS 7002 for additive powder feedstock.
  • Sample Preparation, Heat Treat, and Environmental Testing: Own coupon and specimen preparation (CNC, waterjet, large band saw, EDM), heat treat furnace operations, and environmental testing (corrosion chamber, environmental chamber) per ASTM B117, G85, and applicable customer standards.
  • Laboratory Automation: Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of laboratory automation across both software (LIMS, instrument data acquisition, electronic test reports, and integration with QMS, MES, and PLM) and hardware (robotic specimen handling, automated metallographic preparation, automated optical inspection, autosamplers).
  • Define the automation roadmap, build the business case, and execute deployment.
  • Capital Planning, Continuous Improvement, and NPI: Own the laboratory equipment capital plan across welding, additive, casting, forging, and supply chain product streams using a tiered priority framework.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in a materials and process or metallurgical laboratory environment supporting aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries, with at least 3 years of direct people leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supporting an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation effort, with working knowledge of Nadcap AC7101 and slash sheet requirements applicable to materials testing laboratories.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for ITAR compliance).
  • Working knowledge of additive manufacturing processes (PBF-LB and DED) and direct experience qualifying powder feedstock to AMS 7002 (chemistry, particle size distribution, morphology, and flow).
  • Direct experience with SEM, EDS, EBSD, and micro-CT applied to AM and conventionally produced metallic materials.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. is a plus.
  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required

Compensation

  • For this role, the target salary range is $175,000 - $250,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
  • This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
  • We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
  • ITAR Requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Benefits for Full-time Employees
  • When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Company info

  • What We're Looking For:

Equal opportunity

  • Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for ITAR compliance)
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