Build Engineer

The role

This person will translate design and customer requirements into executable factory processes through hands-on build execution and rapid iteration. They will lead the development of highly automated work cells to support new manufacturing capabilities and production facilities.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic and process improvements.
• Communicate with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability.
• Apply DFM principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.
• Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on early-stage product development.
• Strong DFM expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills.

Nice to have

• Experience transitioning products from prototype to scalable volume manufacturing.
• Background in implementing automation and test systems into production workflows.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Excel and SQL for manufacturing analytics and process control.
• Experience managing or mentoring high-performing engineering teams with diverse technical backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems.