Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

About this role

Hadrian seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and deployment of highly automated work cells and manufacturing systems for aerospace and defense production. You'll bridge design, production, and robotics teams to develop scalable, first-generation automation capabilities while applying DFM principles to optimize manufacturability and cost.

What you'll do

• Lead design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment
• Collaborate across design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics teams to implement process improvements
• Provide early manufacturability feedback to design engineering teams and support iterative product development
• Apply DFM principles to ensure production ease, cost efficiency, and scalability
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency
• Identify and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships with ROI analysis

What they're looking for

• Manufacturing systems design and automation deployment
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and practices
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
• Equipment troubleshooting and process optimization
• Data-driven problem solving and quantitative analysis
• Systems engineering in manufacturing environments
• Robotics and autonomous system integration
• CAD and manufacturing simulation tools

Benefits

• Work on mission-critical aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Be part of a well-funded, rapidly scaling company backed by top-tier investors
• Opportunity to shape first-generation autonomous manufacturing capabilities
• Involvement in expansion to new facilities including Mesa, Arizona factory
• Access to cutting-edge robotics and software integration
• Fast-paced, iterative environment with significant growth potential

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience leading the design and deployment of automated manufacturing systems. What was your role and what were the key results?
• How have you applied DFM principles to influence design decisions and reduce manufacturing costs in previous roles?