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Hadrian · 2 months ago

Process Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

Los Angeles

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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. The Process Engineer will analyze and develop forging processes, create cycle-time models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), CAD models, and technical drawings to classify forging parts by process complexity, alloy type, size, and risk

Develop first-principles cycle-time models using simulation data, standard routings, and historical performance metrics

Define and document end-to-end forging process flows, including billet cutting and heating, tooling assembly and re-work, tooling change-over, hot forging using vertical and horizontal forging equipment for the mechanical, hydraulic, and screw processes for bulk forming

Translate technical scoping outputs into capital and operational requirements for factory implementation (equipment, staffing, takt planning)

Collaborate cross-functionally with quality and inspection teams to define inspection strategies, CTQ checkpoints, and measurement system analysis plans

Qualification

Process engineeringForging simulation toolsQuality systemsHot metal testing methodsManufacturing standardsAnalytical skillsCollaborationDocumentation

Required

5+ years of experience in process engineering within ferrous or non-ferrous forging environments, including hot, warm, and cold operations

Proficiency with forging simulation tools (e.g., DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form) and experience validating simulation outcomes against real-world results

Strong understanding of quality systems, including authorship of PFMEAs and control plans; experience executing AS9102-compliant First Article Inspections (FAIs)

Familiarity with hot metal testing methods (e.g., NDT, vision systems, gaging, contact measurement) and in process defect detection

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

Preferred

Experience designing greenfield manufacturing cells or establishing lab infrastructure for tooling inspection, mechanical destructive testing, first article and production inspection

Knowledge of aerospace and defense forging standards (e.g., NADCAP, ASTM specifications, traceability requirements)

Familiarity with forging automation technologies and non-destructive testing (e.g., Vision, UT, Mag-particle) methods

Exposure to regulated manufacturing or reporting frameworks (e.g., PPAP, EVMS, IPMDAR)