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Hadrian

Tooling Engineer, Forging

Los Angeles, CAfulltimemidAdded 3 weeks ago

About this role

Hadrian seeks a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize forge tooling systems for aerospace and defense components across various pressing methods. You'll conduct simulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead commissioning of custom production tooling while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

What you'll do

  • Design structural and mechanical forge tooling for ferrous and non-ferrous aerospace components using mechanical, hydraulic, screw, and horizontal hot forming processes
  • Conduct FEA, flow simulations, and die stress analyses to validate designs under real-world conditions
  • Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and technicians to source, build, deploy, and optimize forge tooling systems
  • Document technical specifications, usage guides, and safety procedures; ensure OSHA and lifting compliance
  • Lead testing, validation, iteration, and commissioning of custom production forge tooling and machinery
  • Support automated forge tooling integration with controls engineers for tool changeover and exchange

What they're looking for

  • Forge tooling design and metallurgy
  • FEA and die stress analysis (ANSYS, DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form)
  • 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)
  • Bulk deformation and hot forming processes
  • Tool steel selection, fabrication, and heat treatment
  • Hand calculations and analytical techniques
  • OSHA compliance and safety requirements
  • Material behavior for forging and extrusion
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Hadrian

Hadrian builds aerospace and defense manufacturing systems, offering enterprise software platforms, advanced tooling design, and highly automated production capabilities for the sector. The company is hiring full stack engineers, manufacturing and tooling specialists, infrastructure and identity management experts, and workforce systems architects to support its rapid scaling.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a forge tooling design project where you optimized tool life or production rates—what was your approach?
  • Describe your experience with FEA or die stress analysis tools and how you've used simulation to validate tooling designs.
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