Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Heat Treatment, Special Projects at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, ShipbuildingIndustries

Requirements

  • Senior Manager or above level with deep technical expertise in Heat Treatment production and inspection
  • Ability to analyze customer drawings and current state of production at a technical level
  • Capable of planning Heat Treatment lines or factories from scratch
  • Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
  • Experience levels from Senior IC to Director encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for Heat Treatment as part of the Factories as a Service team
  • Serve as Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and automation feedback for Heat Treatment across all material types and configurations
  • Review drawings for manufacturability quickly, select right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, and advise automation team on best practices for Heat Treatment
  • Gain deep understanding of production and inspection methods for Heat Treatment
  • Assist in building new factories for existing production scope and contribute to manufacturing processes of new products where Heat Treatment is designed-in
  • Recruit and lead 1-2 Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineers
  • Work with Automation and Factories Leadership teams to design and ship comprehensive Heat Treatment production and inspection lines
  • Analyze customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of Heat Treatment DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
  • Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
  • Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with customers and the Federal team
  • Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Heat TreatmentManufacturing EngineeringFactory DesignCost AnalysisSchedule ManagementTechnology AnalysisSupply Chain AnalysisProposal DevelopmentData AnalysisRoboticsAerospace Manufacturing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for this role?

The role involves overseeing drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for Heat Treatment, serving as the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning across all material types, reviewing drawings for manufacturability, selecting CapEx, and advising on best practices.

What is the company culture like at Hadrian?

Hadrian has a fast-growing team united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, collaborating with startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to scale production and reduce costs.

What experience levels is Hadrian encouraging to apply for this role?

Hadrian encourages all levels from Senior Individual Contributor to Director to apply for this Lead Manufacturing Engineer position.

Hadrian

Automated factories for precision metal components

About Hadrian

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$224.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Substantial equity grants
Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance
Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA
Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors
If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise

Risks

Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.
Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.
Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.

Differentiation

Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.
The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.
Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.

Upsides

Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.
U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.
Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.

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