Manufacturing Engineer Job at Hadrian Automation (Los Angeles)

Manufacturing Engineer

Hadrian Automation

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

89000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer is essential in ensuring robust production support and facilitating the scaling of manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on CNC machining excellence. This role is responsible for integrating new customer technical expectations seamlessly into the factory’s capabilities, supporting the transition from low-rate to high-volume production, and spearheading the adoption of new automated production assets and software enhancements. This position requires significant hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC machining and will act as a technical leader in improving machining methods, yield, and part-level process performance.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure strict adherence to paperwork and customer requirements for quality and compliance, particularly as it relates to precision-machined components
Onboard new customers, ensuring the factory’s CNC machining capabilities and tolerance control meet their technical expectations
Assist in work prioritization and triage during peak production periods to maintain workflow efficiency across CNC operations
Own problem solving and disposition of production defects, drive root cause problem solving to impact yield and rework rates, with a strong focus on machining-related issues
Analyze machining yield data and identify opportunities to improve cycle time, tool life, part quality, and overall CNC process robustness
Lead the factory’s transition from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing, identifying and implementing necessary changes in CNC processes, tooling strategies, and infrastructure
Collaborate closely with CAM programmers to improve programs at the part-number level, optimizing toolpaths, cutting parameters, and workholding strategies rather than focusing solely on day-to-day program creation
Onboard new automated production assets, particularly CNC equipment, collaborating with software engineering to drive improvements in software products that support machining processes
Adapt shop floor structure and processes to accommodate high-volume CNC production needs, such as implementing optimized machining cells and standardized setups
Create production processes in unstructured areas of our operational system, especially as they relate to machining scalability and repeatability
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other engineers in machining best practices and CNC process optimization

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another related STEM field and 4–5 years of engineering experience in a production environment with significant exposure to CNC machining
In lieu of a degree, at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in a high-intensity CNC production environment may be considered
Extensive experience with 5-axis CNC machining in a precision manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of machining strategies, cutting tools, workholding, and process optimization for tight-tolerance components, especially in aerospace manufacturing
Comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Demonstrated experience using data to drive machining process improvements (yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle time improvement)
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including CAM programmers and software engineering, to enhance CNC production capabilities

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM related field
5+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with complex CNC-machined components
Knowledge of quality systems specifically AS9100
Demonstrated experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies applied in machining environments
Experience applying software approaches (SQL, VBA, Python etc.) to analyze machining performance data
Proficiency with various ERP/MRP systems
Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions related to machining strategy and process improvements

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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