Manager, Build Engineering - Commodities at Hadrian Automation · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team of Build Engineers across machining, tube and pipe, and sheet metal, and own hiring, staffing, and leveling decisions for the team.
Own commodity-level new product introduction (NPI) outcomes, from requirements definition and subscale development through first article and stabilized production, for every part your team supports.
Make sure your team interprets and defines product requirements from customer specifications, drawings, and contracts before build plans are set.
Set a common standard for product requirements definition, build plans, high-level process definitions, BOM structures, work orders, and Opus work instructions across all three commodities, and for how they are managed in Hadrian's PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
Tie the work of individual Build Engineers into one coherent execution plan, setting sequencing, prioritization, and risk mitigation across commodities and the product programs they serve.
Make sure Capability Engineering receives complete, stable process definitions early enough to select equipment that meets rate and quality requirements.
Own make/buy recommendations across commodities, balancing in-house cell capacity against supplier capability with Supply Chain and Quality.
Drive shared development work across the team, such as subscale development articles, weld joint qualification (PQR/WPS), fixturing, and datum strategy, so each commodity doesn't solve the same problem separately.
Partner with Supply Chain, Capability Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Quality, and Test to unblock constraints before they impact the build.
Serve as the primary escalation point for commodity build issues, resolving problems with drawings, tolerances, tooling, materials, and process flow in real time.
Lead the transfer of qualified processes and first article builds from development into new production cells, keeping ownership explicit at each handoff.
Represent the commodities team in program reviews, cross-functional planning, and leadership updates.

Qualification

6–10+ years of experience in buildBachelor’s degree in MechanicalExperience structuring BOMsExcellent communication skillsBackground in precision manufacturingExposure to test engineering

Required

6–10+ years of experience in build, production, or manufacturing engineering, including hands-on experience with new product introduction (NPI) or zero-to-one manufacturing efforts.
2+ years of experience leading or managing a team of engineers in a manufacturing environment, or a demonstrated track record of informal technical leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Hands-on depth in at least one of machining, tube and pipe, or sheet metal fabrication, and working knowledge of the other two.
Strong ability to interpret and define product requirements from customer specifications, engineering drawings, GD&T, and contract requirements.
Experience structuring BOMs, work orders, and work instructions in PLM, ERP, or MES systems, including engineering change and configuration management.
Demonstrated success coordinating across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production functions to deliver complex or first-of-kind builds.
Ability to make sound decisions under schedule pressure with incomplete or evolving information.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align technicians, engineers, and leadership around a single execution plan.
Able to work on-site at our factory and travel regularly to our Cherokee, AL factory, up to 25% of the time.

Preferred

Experience owning a product or program from concept/prototype through production ramp at a high-growth manufacturing or hardware company.
Background in precision manufacturing, machining, assembly, or inspection within aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries.
Exposure to test engineering, materials & processes, or capability engineering functions.
Experience managing a team through frequent design or priority changes.
Familiarity with ERP/MES/PLM systems and digital work instruction tools.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Manager, Build Engineering - Commodities

Responsibilities

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Company

Hadrian Automation

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