Manufacturing Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts. The Role Restores forging to a core American industry Oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for Forging as part of the Factories as a Service team. Review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise our automation team on forging best practices, and have a deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for Forging. Assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where Forging is a designed‑in function. Seek individuals who can analyze drawings at a technical level and plan for forging lines or factories from scratch. Interviews at all levels. What You’ll Do Analyze customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of Forging 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. What We’re Looking For SME with deep expertise in forging production and inspection. Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities. Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for Forging. Prior experience standing up new Forging lines in Aerospace, Automotive or other domains. Ability to move quickly and make risk‑adjusted decisions. What Will Set You Apart Software or automation experience is not required, but helpful. Working knowledge of forging technology and CapEx. 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. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Multicoin