Manufacturing Engineer at Hadrian in Los Angeles, CA

Summary: Hadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Go-to-Market team, responsible for interpreting customer designs and providing feedback to develop manufacturable solutions. Responsibilities: - Design for Manufacturability- Perform DFM analyses using Hadrian's internal software tools to determine compatibility with Hadrian's factories and make recommendations to the customer for cost and quality optimization - Cost Analysis- Utilize part technical information to generate costing models and develop customer-facing proposals - Internal Tool Development – Partner with stakeholders to strategize, plan, and implement software and manufacturing solutions, acting as the internal customer to ensure tools meet real production needs - Marketplace- Gather and analyze industry data to help steer Hadrian’s automation technology and manufacturing market decisions - Monitor factory performance to help optimize Hadrian’s software, ensuring quality standards, process integrity, and alignment with customer requirements - Apply strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing terminology to evaluate designs and ensure accurate, high-quality production outcomes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field; in lieu of a degree, 4+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-intensity production environment will be considered - 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing role, with a strong preference for candidates who have led impactful projects - Proficiency in GD&T and demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings - Proficiency with CAD tools and the ability to translate designs into manufacturable solutions - Experience developing and implementing production processes and systems in high-growth or fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with basic software programming (SQL, MATLAB, Python) - Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools such as CNC machines, sheet metal brakes, or lathes - Personal or project portfolio demonstrating applied manufacturing skills, or active involvement in manufacturing-related clubs or extracurriculars Required Skills: Engineering degree, Manufacturing experience, GD&T proficiency, CAD tools proficiency Important Skills: Production processes development, Software programming, Manufacturing tools experience, Technical drawing interpretation Nice-to-Have Skills: Cost analysis, DFM analysis, Project portfolio Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees, 401k, Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need., Flexible vacation policy