R&D Sheet Metal Applications Engineer — Laser/Punch, Equity

Multicoin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401k

Relocation assistance

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking an R&D Applications Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to support manufacturing processes using laser, punch, and press brake technology, enabling production readiness for critical programs.

You will execute manufacturing projects in an R&D environment alongside Engineering, fabricate parts to specification, operate heavy machinery, train operators, and occasionally travel to other factories for technical support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of flat pattern development and bend allowances.
• Experience with GD&T and documentation of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing projects as part of R&D with Engineers.
• Manufacture parts to specification by cutting, forming and bending.
• Use a broad range of tools, jigs, fixtures, and inspection equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery including forklifts.
• Maintain machines and tooling inventory.
• Occasional travel to other factories for technical support.
• Train operators on advanced techniques and processes.

Skills

Sheet metal

Process engineering

GD&T

Documentation

Project planning

Communication

Tools

Laser cutting

Punching

Waterjet cutting

Bend tooling

Job description

Hadrian is seeking an R&D Applications Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to support manufacturing processes using laser, punch, and press brake technology, enabling production readiness for critical programs.

You will execute manufacturing projects in an R&D environment alongside Engineering, fabricate parts to specification, operate heavy machinery, train operators, and occasionally travel to other factories for technical support.