Manufacturing Engineer, Production: Scale High-Volume Aerospace

Frontdoor Defense; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Production in Torrance, CA to scale production from pilot to high-volume manufacturing. You will integrate customer requirements into factory capabilities, support the transition to high-rate production, and spearhead adoption of new automated assets and software.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality, GD&T, and NPIs, including PPAP/FAI, while collaborating across teams to optimize yield and drive continuous improvement as operations expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field required.
• Experience in production with tight tolerances in aerospace.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and NPI experience (PPAP/FAI).
• Able to work cross-functionally with teams.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to paperwork and customer requirements for quality and compliance.
• Translate customer drawings into shop floor instructions and criteria.
• Lead quality planning during NPI, including control plans and FAI.
• Onboard new customers and verify factory capabilities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI familiarity

Machining experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

PPAP

FAI

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Hadrian is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Production in Torrance, CA to scale production from pilot to high-volume manufacturing. You will integrate customer requirements into factory capabilities, support the transition to high-rate production, and spearhead adoption of new automated assets and software.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality, GD&T, and NPIs, including PPAP/FAI, while collaborating across teams to optimize yield and drive continuous improvement as operations expand.