Manufacturing Engineer, Production

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer, Production ensures production support and facilitates the scaling of manufacturing processes. This role integrates customer technical expectations into factory capabilities and supports the transition from low-rate to high-volume production.

What you will do

• Ensure strict adherence to paperwork and customer requirements for quality and compliance
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications into shop floor work instructions and inspection criteria
• Lead quality planning activities during NPI, including control plans, FAI documentation, and first article reporting
• Onboard new customers to ensure technical capabilities meet expectations
• Assist in work prioritization and triage during peak production periods
• Own problem solving and disposition of production defects to impact yield and rework rates
• Maintain auditable production methods and processes
• Support and conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions to closure
• Lead the transition from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing
• Onboard new automated production assets and collaborate with software engineering

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another related STEM field
• 1-3 years of engineering experience in a production environment
• Familiarity with machining operations
• Experience working with very tight tolerances, especially in aerospace manufacturing
• Comprehensive knowledge of GD&T
• Familiarity with NPI frameworks (PPAP, FAI, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Engineering or STEM related field
• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of quality systems specifically AS9100
• Experience supporting or leading internal audits in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience applying software approaches (SQL, VBA, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency with various ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• 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, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. D

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 faster and at lower cost.