Hadrian
Manufacturing Engineer, Sheet Metal
$106K–$181K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing or process engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Defines and scales sheet metal manufacturing processes for complex parts, from technical data intake through production ramp and factory readiness.
What you'll do
- Analyze and scope sheet metal parts, develop process routings and cycle-time estimates, and define production requirements.
- Specify tooling, equipment, inspection infrastructure, staffing, layouts, and quality plans.
- Own process definition through production ramp; coordinate stakeholders and drive manufacturability improvements, schedule recovery, and risk mitigation.
What they ask 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.
- Proficiency in sheet metal cutting, forming, welding, and finishing processes.
- Experience developing process routings, tooling/fixture designs, and quality plans (FAI, SPC, MSA).
Nice to have
- Experience launching production lines or greenfield operations; exposure to aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
- Familiarity with NDT, weld qualifications, special processes, automation, robotics, advanced inspection, or sheet metal punching/punch-laser combo machines.
Pay
$106,000 - $181,000 USD base salary
Tools
GD&T, FAI, SPC, MSA, laser/plasma/waterjet cutting, GMAW, GTAW, NDT
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