Company Description Hadrian is building autonomous factories that combine AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing to help aerospace and defense companies produce mission-critical systems significantly faster and at lower cost. Following a $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, the company is rapidly expanding capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more. Hadrian is scaling a Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other critical products are built. Backed by leading investors such as JPMorgan Chase, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, and others, Hadrian is focused on reindustrializing the United States and creating high-quality manufacturing jobs. Team members join a fast-paced environment with opportunities to work on complex, impactful problems at the forefront of American manufacturing.

Role Description The Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal role is a full-time, on-site position based in Torrance, CA. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and supporting sheet metal manufacturing processes for aerospace and defense components, including forming, cutting, bending, and assembly operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and updating process documentation, specifying tooling and fixturing, collaborating with design and production teams, and driving continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and cost. The engineer will analyze production data, troubleshoot issues on the factory floor, and implement corrective actions that improve safety, repeatability, and manufacturability. This role also involves close coordination with robotics, automation, and software teams to integrate advanced manufacturing technologies into sheet metal workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Processes relevant to sheet metal fabrication and aerospace production.
• Background in Mechanical Engineering with applied knowledge of materials, structural behavior, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience in Industrial Engineering, including workflow optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on familiarity with Machining and related metalworking operations used in precision manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments, with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and to work effectively with cross-functional teams on the factory floor.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools, manufacturing planning software, and basic data analysis for process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety in an industrial setting.
• Punch-Laser Combo experience is a huge plus.