Manufacturing Engineer, Welding, Special Projects at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, ShipbuildingIndustries

Requirements

SME with deep expertise in Welding production and inspection
Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for Welding
Prior experience standing up new Welding lines in Aerospace, Automotive, or other domains
Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions

Responsibilities

Analyse customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of Welding DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing
Oversee drawing reviews, capital expenditure planning, and automation feedback for Welding
Be the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and automation feedback for welding across all material types and configurations
Review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise our automation team on welding best practices, and have a deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for Welding

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

WeldingManufacturing EngineeringRoboticsFactory DesignSupply Chain AnalysisCost AnalysisSchedule ManagementTechnology AnalysisAerospace ManufacturingAutomation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves overseeing drawing reviews, capital expenditure planning, and automation feedback for welding, serving as the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and providing automation feedback for welding across all material types and configurations.

What skills and experience are required for this Manufacturing Engineer position?

Candidates need to review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select appropriate CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise on welding best practices, and have deep knowledge of production and inspection methods for welding, with the ability to analyze drawings technically and plan welding lines or factories from scratch.

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 innovate in aerospace and defense.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates can analyze drawings at a technical level, plan welding lines or factories from scratch, and contribute to both new factories for existing production and manufacturing processes for new products involving welding.

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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