Hadrian · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Development
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expHadrian is building autonomous factories to revolutionize manufacturing for aerospace and defense industries. The Manufacturing Engineer - Factory Development will advance manufacturing capabilities through project management, system building, and innovative problem-solving, focusing on operational and technical challenges to support rapid scaling of production.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Take ownership of critical projects from inception to completion. This involves diving into complex operational or technical challenges, conducting thorough analysis, and deploying effective solutions. Projects will vary from current operational optimizations to the resolution of intricate technical issues requiring robust solutions
When faced with complex problems, perform detailed root cause analysis to understand the underlying issues. Lead the team towards implementing real, sustainable solutions rather than temporary fixes. This requires a systematic approach to problem-solving and a deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes
Play a pivotal role in identifying areas within the factory that require immediate systematic improvements. Lead the development of early, pragmatic solutions that not only address current operational inefficiencies but also lay the groundwork for future software development. By creating these initial solutions, you will provide valuable insights that directly inform the direction and priorities of longer-term technological advancements
As part of our rapid scaling efforts, lead the redesign of existing processes and the introduction of new processes and assets. This entails full process design and implementation to significantly increase production rates and introduce capabilities previously unavailable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a relevant STEM field
In lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of leadership experience in a high-intensity production environment may be considered
2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing role, with a strong preference for those who have led meaningful projects
Experience in developing and implementing production processes/systems in a high-growth environment
Proven track record of project execution in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated proficiency in solving deep technical or operations problems
Ability for occasional travel up to 35% of the time
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience applying software approaches (SQL, VBA, Python, etc.) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of L.A.
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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