Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal

About the Role:

Hadrian is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to define and develop robust, scalable production processes for complex parts. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and cross-functional — enabling production readiness and factory design for critical programs.

You’ll translate technical data (BOMs, CAD models, drawings) into actionable manufacturing strategies, working closely with design, operations, quality, and customer teams. You’ll scope new parts, develop process routings, and define the tooling, equipment, and inspection infrastructure needed to build them at scale.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing or process engineering

• Strong understanding of flat pattern development, bend allowances, and GD&T

• Proficient in sheet metal processes: laser/plasma/waterjet cutting, forming, spot/GMAW/GTAW welding, finishing

• Experience developing process routings, tooling/fixture designs, and quality plans (FAI, SPC, MSA)

• Clear communicator with strong documentation and project planning skills

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience launching new production lines or greenfield operations

• Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with NDT, weld qualifications, and special processes

• Background in automation, robotics, or advanced inspection techniques

• Experience using sheet metal punching/punch-laser combo machines.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $106,000 - $181,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits for Full-time Employees

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  401k

• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.

• Flexible vacation policy

• Equity