Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Development
Cherokee, ALFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineer - Factory Development drives scaling of Hadrian's autonomous factories through project execution, root cause analysis, system building, and process/asset introduction to rapidly increase production capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Project Execution: Take ownership of critical projects from inception to completion. This involves diving into complex operational or technical challenges, conducting thorough analysis, and deploying effective solutions. Projects will vary from current operational optimizations to the resolution of intricate technical issues requiring robust solutions.
- Root Cause Analysis: Perform detailed root cause analysis to understand underlying issues and lead the team toward sustainable solutions rather than temporary fixes.
- System Building: Identify areas within the factory that require immediate systematic improvements and lead the development of early, pragmatic solutions that inform longer-term software development.
- Asset and Process Introduction: Redesign existing processes and introduce new processes and assets to significantly increase production rates and capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a relevant STEM field.
- In lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of leadership experience in a high-intensity production environment.
- 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing role, with a strong preference for leading meaningful projects.
- Experience in developing and implementing production processes/systems in a high-growth environment.
- Proven track record of project execution in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in solving deep technical or operations problems.
- Ability for occasional travel up to 35% of the time.
Skills
Required:Project managementRoot cause analysisSystem design and process improvementProject execution
Benefits
- 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
- Equity
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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