Manufacturing Engineer, Production — Scale High-Volume NPI

Hadrian Automation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Production to scale manufacturing processes and integrate new customer requirements into the factory. You will support the transition from low-rate to high-volume production and onboard new automated assets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering with 1–3 years in production, solid GD&T knowledge, and experience with PPAP/FAI and cross-functional collaboration. Relocation and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 1–3 years in production.
• Experience with machining operations and tight aerospace tolerances.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with PPAP/FAI/NPI frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality paperwork and customer requirements.
• Translate customer drawings into shop-floor work instructions and inspection criteria.
• Lead quality planning during NPI (control plans, FAI, first article).
• Onboard new customers and ensure capabilities meet expectations.
• Assist in prioritization during peak production to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Own disposition of production defects and drive root-cause analysis to reduce rework.
• Maintain auditable production methods with inspection-ready documentation.
• Support internal audits and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Lead transition from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing and implement process changes.
• Onboard new automated production assets and work with software to improve manufacturing tools.
• Adapt shop-floor structure for high-volume needs.
• Create production processes in unstructured areas of our system.

Skills

Machining ops

GD&T knowledge

NPI familiarity

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

VBA

Python

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hadrian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Production to scale manufacturing processes and integrate new customer requirements into the factory. You will support the transition from low-rate to high-volume production and onboard new automated assets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering with 1–3 years in production, solid GD&T knowledge, and experience with PPAP/FAI and cross-functional collaboration. Relocation and full benefits offered.