Head of Metal Additive Manufacturing, Materials and Process Engineering

Hadrian Automation • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on, technically rigorous leader to build and scale our Metal Additive Manufacturing Materials and Process Engineering function. In this role, you will own the end-to-end technical strategy for AM processes, from powder and feedstock controls through parameter development, build qualification, heat treat and HIP, post-processing, inspection, and flight-critical certification. You will lead a cross-functional team that partners tightly with design, applications engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver robust, repeatable, and cost-effective production. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in metallurgy and process physics, a track record of qualifying materials and processes in regulated environments, and the judgment to balance speed, risk, and reliability while driving continuous improvement across capability, yield, and throughput.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• 10+ years of experience in materials and process engineering for metal additive manufacturing (e.g., Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), Directed Energy Deposition (DED), or related modalities) in aerospace, defense, or other regulated production environments.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing or leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing, characterizing, and qualifying metal AM processes, including parameter development, powder metallurgy controls, post-processing integration, and inspection strategy.
• Experience developing technical specifications, test plans, qualification data packages, and leading structured root cause and corrective action using statistical and DOE methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing high-productivity processes for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and/or directed energy deposition (DED) systems.
• Deep technical expertise in physical metallurgy, microstructure-property relationships, and process physics for metal AM.
• Experience industrializing new alloys, sensing technologies, or advanced monitoring systems into qualified, production-standard workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical strategy for metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials and processes, including powder/feedstock controls, parameter development, build qualification, post-processing, inspection, and certification readiness.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Materials & Process (M&P) Engineering team, establishing technical standards, execution priorities, and scalable development-to-production workflows.
• Own material selection, qualification, and allowables development, including test matrices, data packages, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Define and control powder lifecycle management, process monitoring, traceability systems, and integrated post-processing routes to ensure repeatable, cost-effective, and production-ready performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to industrialize processes, resolve technical risks, and drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and reliability.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive