Manufacturing Engineer, Casting

Hadrian Automation • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This role will oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for casting as part of the Factories as a Service team. The Hadrian Factories as a Service team works across all manufacturing methods, and this role is expected to be the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and automation feedback for casting across all material types and configurations. You’ll be able to review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise our automation team on casting best practices, and have a deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for casting. This role will both assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where casting is a designed-in function. We’re looking for generalists with a broad knowledge of foundry operations and multiple casting methods (such as sand and investment casting) across various materials, primarily steel and CuNi, for naval and aerospace applications, as well as deep specialists with expertise in a specific casting method or material type. You’ll recruit and lead 1-2 casting MEs to assist, and work with Hadrian’s Automation and Factories Leadership teams to design and ship comprehensive casting production and inspection lines. We are seeking individuals who can analyze drawings at a technical level, as well as plan casting lines or factories from scratch. We are conducting interviews at all levels.

Requirements

• Senior Manager or above level who’s technically in the weeds, with deep expertise in casting production and inspection
• Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
• Capable of leading 1-2 casting MEs
• Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for casting
• Prior experience standing up new casting lines in Aerospace, Automotive, or other domains
• Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions

Nice To Haves

• Software or automation experience is not required, but helpful

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of casting DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
• Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
• Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
• Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed