Process Engineer, Forging, Special Projects at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

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
What Will Set You Apart
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)

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ForgingProcess EngineeringManufacturingData AnalysisSupply ChainFactory DesignCost AnalysisSchedule ManagementTechnology AnalysisProposal WritingAerospace ManufacturingRoboticsAutomation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience is required for this role?

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

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture at Hadrian emphasize?

Hadrian's fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

What makes a strong candidate for this Process Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have 5+ years in forging process engineering and experience analyzing BOMs, CAD models, technical drawings, developing cycle-time models, defining process flows, and collaborating cross-functionally.

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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