Quality Specialist

Hadrian - Manufacturing the FutureHadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we're building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.If you're ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you're exactly who we're looking for.The RoleThe Quality Specialist is a hands-on inspector role within our Quality Operations group. You will focus on first article inspections, visual and mechanical inspection, CMM report verification, and nonconformance management for aerospace and defense components. Your work ensures that new parts and processes are stable, capable, and ready for production.What You'll DoPerform first article inspections (FAI) and provide detailed feedback on new partsConduct visual inspection of bare and coated parts to verify finish and cosmetic requirementsCarry out mechanical inspection of parts using precision measurement toolsAnalyze and verify CMM reports for accuracy and conformanceWrite, disposition, and verify nonconformance reports (NCRs)Triage and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions in productionGenerate customer shipment documentation to ensure compliance with requirementsPartner with programmers, engineers, and technicians to drive stable, in-tolerance productionWhat We're Looking For1+ years of experience in mechanical or quality inspectionDemonstrated ability to perform inspections with a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyExperience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)Familiarity with CMM inspection resultsHigh level of experience with reading and interpreting GD&TStrong attention to detail and ability to communicate findings clearlyWhat Will Set You ApartHands-on experience writing and dispositioning NCRsExperience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturingKnowledge of AS9100 or related quality management systemsFamiliarity with PC-DMIS (equivalent to level 1) or other CMM programming environmentsExperience working with optical inspection systems and high precision gaugesBenefits for Full-time EmployeesMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business needFlexible vacation policyEquityITAR RequirementsTo 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.Use of AI in HiringHadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy.Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. 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.