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aerospace and defense supplier specialist

OEM Logistics

<div>OEM Logistics, LLC was founded in January 2023 by two industry veterans with a proven track record of success in identifying outside-the-box niche solutions that address the supply chain challenges within the aerospace &amp; defense industry. OEM delivers proactive supplier management solutions for the major Primes and Tier-1&rsquo;s across the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating our supplier specialists directly within supply chain networks, we deliver a level of oversight and engagement that surpasses conventional methods. 
 
Headquartered in Arizona, OEM is experiencing rapid growth and we&rsquo;re searching for Supplier Specialists with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace to join our team. 
 
The Supplier Specialist position is a full-time position with frequent local travel requirements. Regional travel opportunities are available for those that are flexible and have interest. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required. 
 Supplier Specialist Primary Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop a partner relationship with the assigned suppliers and work as a team to meet the customer&rsquo;s requirements.</li><li>
Manage the suppliers Open Order Report in conjunction with the supplier to minimize risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery where necessary</li><li>
Manage delivery performance trends and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions</li><li>
Facilitate and drive timely and effective closure of corrective actions
</li><li>Work with problematic sub-tiers to improve communication and establish achievable production commitments.</li><li>
Facilitate cross-functional department communication and drive actions to prevent unnecessary delays</li><li>
Provide frequent written communication on mission critical parts and overall delivery performance</li><li>
Frequent local travel is required</li><li>
Other duties as required</li></ul> 

Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>
US citizenship required</li><li>
College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education</li><li>
Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)</li><li>
Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management</li><li>
Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail</li><li>
Strong independent decision-making skills, excellent analytical skills and professional judgment</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs required</li><li>
Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver&rsquo;s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check.</li></ul>
Salary range: $70,000-85,000- Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, 
but not limited to experience, education, training, and skill level
 OEM Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist

Ajulia Executive Search

<div>
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Senior Director, Quality
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for auditing and evaluating supplier quality systems to ensure alignment with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal quality benchmarks. Will work collaboratively with suppliers to promote continuous improvement and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality parts, materials, and assemblies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer will perform supplier audits to evaluate quality systems, manufacturing processes, and adherence to industry standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
 </li>
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 Qualify and onboard new suppliers, including initial audits and continuous monitoring.
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 Develop and manage risk-based audit schedules based on supplier performance and criticality.
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead investigations into supplier non-conformances; identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
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 Track and report key supplier quality metrics including PPAP, FAI, on-time delivery, and quality performance.
 </li>
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 Partner with engineering, procurement, and program management teams to ensure supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI).
 </li>
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer will validate that supplier processes for critical components and special processes are robust, repeatable, and under control.
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 Support the creation and maintenance of supplier quality agreements and related compliance documentation.
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 Stay informed of evolving aerospace regulations, customer-specific requirements, and quality best practices.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer must have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering
 
 , Aerospace Engineering
 
 , or a related technical field.
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 Must have a minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in supplier quality, ideally within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
 </li>
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 In-depth knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAI/PPAP, and aerospace quality systems.
 </li>
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer must have hands-on experience conducting quality system and process audits; certification (e.g.,
 
 AS9100 Lead Auditor)
 
 </li>
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 Must have experience with
 
 APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA
 
 , and developing
 
 control plans
 
 .
 </li>
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 Proficiency in SAP, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be lean certified (green or black)
 </li>
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 The Supplier Quality Engineer must be familiar with
 
 special processes
 
 such as welding, plating, heat treating, or
 
 non-destructive testing (NDT)
 
 .
 </li>
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities using tools like 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, or 5 Whys.
 </li>
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 Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across internal and external teams.
 </li>
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 Willing and able to travel up to
 
 75%,
 
 domestically and internationally.
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 MUST BE A LOCAL CANDIDATE
 
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 MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITHOUT A VISA SONSORSHIP
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 BENEFITS:
 
 
 
 
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 Medical Insurance
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 Dental Insurance
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 Vision Insurance
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 Direct Hire
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 Paid time off
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 $90K-$110K/annum
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Ask for: Amrita Mukherjee
 
</div>

Supplier Quality Engineer

Divergent

<div>
 Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS&trade;) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
 
 
 Purpose
 
 
 The
 
 Director of Procurement
 
 will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for all goods and services across Divergent. This includes:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Direct Procurement of raw materials, powders, machined components, and specialized services used in the production of 3D-printed parts.
 </li>
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 Capital Equipment Procurement for the internal development and construction of Divergent&rsquo;s proprietary 3D printers&mdash;including motion systems, control electronics, high-precision actuators, laser systems, and other electromechanical components.
 </li>
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 Indirect Procurement of all supporting goods and services, including software, facilities, logistics, R&amp;D tools, consulting, and IT infrastructure.
 
 
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 </ul>
 This leader must interface cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Production, Facilities, and Finance to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of highly specialized items in a complex, fast-paced environment.
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 Strategic Procurement Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for both direct and indirect procurement.
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 Define supplier segmentation, risk management frameworks, and cost-reduction initiatives across all categories.
 </li>
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 Establish clear procurement policies, governance structures, and compliance standards.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 3D-Printed Component Supply Chain
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Source and manage vendors for:
 </li>
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 High-performance additive manufacturing powders (e.g., titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys)
 </li>
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 Post-processing partners (heat treatment, HIP, machining, surface finishing)
 </li>
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 Custom tooling and jigs required for part validation and vehicle integration
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Ensure traceability, compliance with aerospace/automotive quality standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949), and alignment with Divergent&rsquo;s production ramp.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Capital Equipment Procurement (Printer Systems)
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Partner with Engineering and R&amp;D to source complex subassemblies for internal 3D printer builds:
 </li>
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 High-speed robotic arms and motion systems
 </li>
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 Optical systems, laser hardware, and photonics components
 </li>
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 Precision linear stages, actuators, sensors, and encoders
 </li>
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 PLCs, industrial PCs, drives, and custom control hardware
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Implement technical supplier audits and qualification for new vendors supporting long-lead custom items.
 </li>
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 Manage build schedule dependencies and long-lead time forecasting in coordination with hardware development teams.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Indirect Procurement Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead purchasing for all indirect categories, including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Facilities (construction, services, leases)
 </li>
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 IT/software (CAD/CAE tools, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications)
 </li>
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 Consulting, HR, and G&amp;A support services
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Negotiate complex service agreements and multi-year contracts to support business scalability.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Supplier Performance &amp; Relationship Management
 
 
 
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 Build a preferred supplier network with robust performance metrics (cost, quality, on-time delivery, innovation).
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 Drive cost negotiation, volume pricing agreements, and long-term strategic partnerships.
 </li>
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 Monitor supplier health and ensure redundancy for critical categories.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Team Building &amp; Systems Implementation
 
 
 
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 Build and lead a growing team of category managers, buyers, and analysts.
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 Select, implement, and optimize procurement systems (ERP, e-sourcing platforms, supplier portals).
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 Develop real-time dashboards for spend visibility, savings tracking, and supplier KPIs.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a technical discipline; Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred.
 </li>
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 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in advanced manufacturing, capital equipment, or R&amp;D-intensive industries.
 </li>
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 Demonstrated experience sourcing high-complexity, low-volume systems (e.g., robotics, optics, automation equipment).
 </li>
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 Deep understanding of supply chain requirements for additive manufacturing and serialized hardware production.
 </li>
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 Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing supplier performance and escalation processes.
 </li>
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and influence across diverse technical teams.
 </li>
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 Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and procurement analytics platforms.
 </li>
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 Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, or similar quality standards highly desirable.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Previous experience supporting hardware product launches in automotive, aerospace, defense, or industrial automation sectors.
 </li>
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 Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with strong technical procurement acumen.
 </li>
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 Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), and rapid prototyping processes.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Pay Range: $163,455 USD - $224,783 USD
 
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
 
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 Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
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 Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
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 Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
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 Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
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 Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Equal Employment Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.
 
 
 
 
 EEO Poster
 
 
 
 
 In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
 
 
 
 
 
 E-Verify: Right to Work
 
 
 
 
 
 Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate&rsquo;s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
 
 
 
 
 Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
 
 
 
 
 
 Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
 
 
 
 
 
 Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
 
 
 
 
 
 No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
 
 
</div>

Director, Procurement

Hermeus

<div><div>Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus&rsquo; high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.</div><div></div><div> 
This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly. We are hiring entry-level through senior-level.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities
</h3><ul><li>Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.</li><li>
Collaborate directly with high level design concepts turning them into detailed designs including final geometry, material selection and DFM.</li><li>
Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.</li><li>
Ruthlessly question process complexity&mdash;delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify flow.</li><li>
Design and implement full-stack build processes&mdash;factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration.</li><li>
Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.</li><li>
Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Basic Qualifications
</h3><ul><li>Strong engineering first principles.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).</li><li>
Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.</li><li>
Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.</li><li>
Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&amp;T fundamentals.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Skills and Experience
</h3><ul><li>Designed and released flight hardware.</li><li>
Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.</li><li>
Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles.</li><li>
You&rsquo;ve built something that&rsquo;s flown, broken, or both.</li><li>
Experience standing up production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Requirements
</h3><ul><li>Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones.</li><li>
Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed (up to 25% travel)</li></ul><div></div><div> 
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</div><div>
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &ldquo;U.S. person&rdquo; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect; 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.</div><div></div><div> 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</div><div>
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.</div></div><div></div>

Build Engineer - Structures

Hadrian

<div>
 
 Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
 
 
 
 Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
 
 
 We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
 
 
 Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 Hadrian is seeking a mission-driven
 
 General Counsel
 
 to establish and lead our in-house Legal, Contracting, and Compliance function as we scale from a fast-moving Series C startup to a cornerstone supplier for critical DoD programs. You will serve as the company&rsquo;s
 
 legal officer
 
 and a strategic member of the
 
 Executive Leadership Team
 
 , partnering closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Government Programs to support Hadrian&rsquo;s commercial and national security objectives.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Governance &amp; Strategic Advisory
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead all corporate governance matters, including board and committee operations, and entity management.
 </li>
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 Advise the CEO and Board on enterprise risk, including litigation, compliance failures, labor issues, and reputational exposure.
 </li>
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 Support fundraising, M&amp;A, joint ventures, and strategic transactions, including oversight of legal structuring and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize engagement with outside counsel&mdash;balancing quality, cost-efficiency, and specialization across disciplines.
 </li>
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 Act as strategic legal advisor on geopolitical and regulatory developments relevant to defense industrial base positioning.
 </li>
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 Serve as the legal face of the company to investors, government partners, and industry consortia.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Commercial, Revenue &amp; Vendor Agreements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management of commercial contracts, customer agreements, licensing deals, and strategic revenue arrangements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop scalable contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval workflows to ensure velocity with consistency and risk alignment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee key third-party agreements including software, supply chain, logistics, and services contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support capital expenditures and facility expansion by executing equipment purchases, leases, and real estate transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Government Contracting &amp; Regulatory Compliance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Negotiate and manage federal agreements including FAR/DFARS-based contracts, OTAs, CRADAs, SBIR/STTRs, and DD-254s for classified programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure organization-wide compliance with DoD regulatory frameworks (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171).
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee DCAA/DCMA audit readiness and compliance with small business subcontracting, socioeconomic goals, and government ethics rules.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as or advise the Facility Security Officer (FSO), supporting NISPOM and classified contract requirements.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Export &amp; Trade Controls
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as Empowered Official under ITAR/EAR; manage DDTC registration, license submissions, and Technology Control Plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead global export compliance training and enforce procedures to mitigate trade and re-export risks across the supply chain.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Intellectual Property, AI &amp; Data Governance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute IP strategy to protect Hadrian&rsquo;s software, automation, and proprietary processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement AI/ML governance and data privacy policies aligned with DoD and NIST frameworks, covering factory data, customer information, and third-party integrations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure protection of trade secrets, customer data, and CUI across internal systems and partner networks.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Ethics, Investigations &amp; Risk Oversight
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and implement an enterprise ethics and compliance architecture covering FCA, Anti-Kickback Act, OFAC/FCPA, and whistleblower protections.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead internal investigations and develop remediation plans for incidents or regulatory breaches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage all litigation (IP, employment, liability, regulatory), coordinate insurer engagement, and oversee breach response under federal and commercial frameworks.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 People, Culture &amp; Legal Operations
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advise on labor &amp; employment law, including EEO/OFCCP, wage &amp; hour, and immigration matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and mentor a lean, high-performance legal, contracts, and compliance team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement legal operations best practices (metrics, technology, budgeting) to enable scalability and transparency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion a culture of ethical leadership, strategic risk management, and national security mission alignment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 15+ years of legal experience (law firm + in-house), including 5+ years supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or critical infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated success scaling legal and compliance functions in high-growth or regulation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep expertise in government contracts, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), export controls (ITAR/EAR), and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0).
 </li>
 <li>
 Track record of managing DCAA/DCMA audits, internal investigations, and resolving FCA matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to lead complex commercial and government deal negotiations, and operate as a business-aligned strategic advisor.
 </li>
 <li>
 U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for DoD security clearance (Secret or higher).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
 </li>
 <li>
 401k
 </li>
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 Relocation stipend if you&rsquo;re moving from outside of LA
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible vacation policy
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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. Learn more about the ITAR here
 
 
 
 Equality Opportunity Employment
 
 
 
 It is the Company&rsquo;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.
</div>

General Counsel

<div>
 
 Hadrian &mdash; Manufacturing the Future
 
 
 
 Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
 
 
 We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
 
 
 Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 As a foundational member of our software engineering team, you'll work closely with our product, operations, data, and robotics teams to make
 
 Flow
 
 , our FactoryOS, the factory platform of the future.
 
 
 
 Flow
 
 is composed of a variety of internal and external critical business applications. Internally, we build software that informs, augments, and replaces work that needs to be done in the factory &mdash; for example, taking a customer request for parts, analyzing the complexity and cost, load balancing the work based on factory capacity, and returning a dynamic price quote and delivery estimate. Externally, our software helps our customers interface with Hadrian and manage their supply chain in real time.
 
 
 
 Note: You do not need to have aerospace, defense, or manufacturing experience to excel in this role
 
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Scope, architect, implement, and deploy critical applications that will drive revenue and make a positive impact in the world
 </li>
 <li>
 Own a product vertical with the opportunity to build a team around yourself over time (if interested)
 </li>
 <li>
 Work directly with our internal and external customers to drive our roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 Get to build alongside an incredible team of engineers, operators, and the best machinists/CAM programmers in the world
 </li>
 <li>
 Be given autonomy and virtually unlimited room to grow
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right
 </li>
 <li>
 Have tech-lead critical projects or initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Have worked on large, complex codebases
 </li>
 <li>
 Have extensive experience shipping modern, full-stack applications (our front-ends are React/Next/Typescript and back-ends are Go and Python)
 </li>
 <li>
 Are product-minded and user-driven
 </li>
 <li>
 Are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with high-stakes and quick iteration cycles
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 Are a previous or future founder &mdash; if you leave Hadrian to start a company we'll do everything to support you, including investing in you and introducing you to Hadrian's investors
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 Can work from our Los Angeles Factory (Torrance)
 
 
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 Compensation
 
 
 
 For this role, the target salary range is $120,000 - $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.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
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 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
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 401k
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 Relocation stipend if you&rsquo;re moving from outside of LA
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 Flexible vacation policy
 
 
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 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
 
 
 
 Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 It is the Company&rsquo;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.
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Fullstack Software Engineer

CiresiMorek

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 Core Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree
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 10+ years in Manufacturing Operations management
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 Prior P&amp;L responsibility for aerospace supplier operations
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 Preferred Requirements:
 
 
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 MBA degree
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 The successful candidate will play a crucial role in executing business goals and objectives to achieve profitable and sustainable growth. This includes implementing key business initiatives, including lean manufacturing and building high-performance teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 CiresiMorek is a collective of seasoned professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and a personal touch to all our engagements. With over 3,500 searches and more than 1,600 Manufacturing placements, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry insiders, advisors, and diligent architects behind every successful placement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Complete leadership responsibility for performance and overall development of the business unit
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 Manage the operations with a result-driven framework focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations and business goals
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 Empower teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive, and balanced in approach to achieve commitments
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 Plan and direct the manufacturing operations at the lowest cost consistent with established operating metrics/goals
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 Integrate manufacturing, materials, and maintenance functions, ensuring processes result in high-quality throughout
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 Lead efforts to continuously improve the division's competitive position, resulting in reduced turn time and cost
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 Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.
 
 
 
 
 
 Learn more about us at CiresiMorek.
 
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Plant Manager

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