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Hadrian · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Hadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for the aerospace and defense sectors. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of automated work cells and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities and processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics, to implement strategic and process improvements

Communicate proactively with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability and support iterative product development cycles

Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability

Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments that support high-reliability production and rapid iteration

Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency

Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships, guided by rigorous ROI and technical evaluations

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringDesign for ManufacturabilityAutomation SystemsQuantitative AnalysisProject ManagementTeam BuildingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on early-stage product development, including translating design intent into robust manufacturing solutions

Strong DFM expertise with a track record of influencing design decisions to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market

Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, iterative settings

Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving and process improvement

Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills, with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset

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