Sheet Metal Process Engineer — Factory of the Future

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 a Process Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to define and develop robust, scalable production processes for complex parts. This hands-on, fast-paced role spans from part intake to production ramp, working across design, operations, quality, and customer teams.

You’ll translate CAD data into actionable manufacturing strategies, develop process routings, and define tooling, equipment, and inspection needed to scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of flat pattern development, bend allowances, and GD&T.
• Experience developing process routings, tooling/fixture designs, and quality plans (FAI, SPC, MSA).
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering data to classify and scope sheet metal parts into process families.
• Develop first-principles cycle time estimates and detailed process routings.
• Define factory requirements for cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and inspection.
• Translate processes into staffing, equipment, layout, and QA plans.
• Specify tools, jigs, fixtures, and inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate assumptions and drive alignment.
• Own the process definition from part intake through production ramp.
• Drive schedule recovery, manufacturability improvements, and risk mitigation for critical programs.

Skills

Sheet metal

GD&T

Process routings

Quality plans

Communication

Tools

Laser cutting

Plasma cutting

Waterjet cutting

Forming

Spot welding

GMAW welding

GTAW welding

Finishing

Job description

Hadrian is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to define and develop robust, scalable production processes for complex parts. This hands-on, fast-paced role spans from part intake to production ramp, working across design, operations, quality, and customer teams.

You’ll translate CAD data into actionable manufacturing strategies, develop process routings, and define tooling, equipment, and inspection needed to scale.