Senior Manager, Facilities Infrastructure

The Role

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to accelerate U.S. aerospace manufacturing. We're seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Facilities Infrastructure to lead the startup and stabilization of a new high-throughput factory. Key responsibilities include:

• Interface with the general contractor during construction
• Coordinate with engineering for construction-to-operations handover
• Build and lead a facilities and maintenance team
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Manage downtime response and root cause analysis
• Plan and manage spare parts and vendor contracts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

What You'll Do

• Facility Startup & Construction Interface:
• Serve as primary point of contact for construction
• Sequence facility readiness for production ramp-up
• Build foundational documentation and CMMS
• Site Leadership & Strategy Execution:
• Build and lead high-performing team
• Define headcount and budget plans
• Own site-level KPIs and uptime
• Facility Systems Reliability & Operations:
• Own facility infrastructure performance
• Drive uptime and reliability
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Establish inspection routines
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:
• Implement preventive maintenance programs
• Monitor asset performance and trends
• Surface predictive maintenance opportunities
• Downtime Response, Communication & Root Cause Analysis:
• Own communication and escalation protocols
• Lead root cause analysis
• Analyze downtime data for process improvements
• Vendor, Contractor & Asset Planning:
• Build relationships with service providers
• Manage service contracts and SLAs
• Own contractor management and spare parts strategy
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
• Enforce safety procedures and audits

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of facilities or maintenance experience
• Experience operating or commissioning a facility of 500K sqft or larger
• Direct experience with HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, cranes, and building automation systems
• Proven track record of scaling high-performing technical teams
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or medical devices
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, construction management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience