Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal

Multicoin; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadrian, a leader in autonomous manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal, onsite in Torrance, CA. You will develop and optimize sheet metal processes for aerospace/defense components, including forming, cutting, bending, and assembly operations.

You will collaborate with design and production teams to drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements. You will analyze production data, troubleshoot floor issues, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Breadth in sheet metal fabrication for aerospace applications.
• Experience interpreting drawings and GD&T; cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and manufacturing planning software.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and safety emphasis.
• Punch-Laser Combo experience is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and update process documentation for sheet metal workflows.
• Specify tooling and fixturing for production lines.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and cost.
• Analyze production data and troubleshoot floor issues.
• Coordinate with robotics, automation, and software teams to integrate advanced manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Machining & Metalworking

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Quality & Safety

Punch-Laser Combo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing planning software

Job description

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.