Components Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

Ring Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Ring Inc is seeking a Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer to develop and lead internal sheet metal fabrication for rapid aerospace component production. This position combines technical expertise and operational leadership to support next-generation aircraft.

The role requires profound knowledge in manufacturing processes, especially for aerospace materials. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Salary ranges from $105,000 to $170,000, with additional benefits such as stock options and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process development, preferably in aerospace.
• Familiarity with aerospace sheet metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sheet metal manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Own production scheduling and capacity planning for the internal shop.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams for design-for-manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Manufacturing process knowledge

Material properties understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

We are seeking a Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, and lead the processes required to establish and operate our internal sheet metal fabrication shop. You will take full ownership of standing up new production capabilities, from design feedback and process definition to equipment procurement, qualification, and production ramp-up.

This role is highly hands‑on, combining deep technical expertise with operational leadership to enable rapid, high-quality production of precision components supporting next‑generation hypersonic aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end‑to‑end sheet metal manufacturing processes, including forming, cutting, and joining operations for complex aerospace components.
• Develop and communicate internal shop capabilities, including authoring work instructions, control plans, and process documentation.
• Own the schedule, capacity, and demand planning for the internal sheet metal shop; align build priorities with key stakeholders and proactively manage delivery risk.
• Support technicians and specialists on the production floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non‑conformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) is integrated into early development efforts.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to establish and maintain raw material inventory, traceability, and procurement planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to expand internal shop capabilities, reduce lead times, and maintain exceptional part quality.
• Lead CapEx strategy, specification, and installation of new forming, cutting, and welding equipment to scale production capacity.
• Serve as a technical owner for all internal sheet metal fabrication operations, mentoring technicians and helping define future‑state manufacturing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or test engineering for aerospace or high-performance hardware (including internships or project teams).
• Familiarity with material properties and behavior for common aerospace sheet metals (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium).
• Working knowledge of forming, cutting, and joining processes and their process controls.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive root‑cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on development environment with evolving priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience managing or supporting medium‑to‑high volume manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on experience with sheet metal cutting (laser, waterjet), forming (press brake, rollers), or welding (TIG, laser) processes.
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or MES systems for tracking hardware and managing workflows.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, SPC, or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Exposure to aerospace hardware development or R&D environments requiring rapid iteration and cross‑functional collaboration.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to be hands‑on on the production floor daily.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed.
• Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required to meet critical program milestones.

$105,000 - $170,000 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year‑end bonuses, and more!

100% employer‑paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.