Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
6+ years in welding engineering or weld process development, including 1+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience developing and qualifying welds for Navy or aerospace hardware
Prior production manufacturing experience with a clear understanding of engineering needs
Working knowledge of NAVSEA, AWS D17.1, ASME Section IX, or MIL-STD welding requirements
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of welding engineers, including hiring and performance management
Oversee the development and qualification of weld processes and their transition into production
Own welding equipment and process selection, from defining requirements to installation
Partner with production, tooling, automation, quality, and program teams to align welding priorities
Set welding standards and documentation practices, serving as the welding point of contact
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided based on business need
Flexible vacation policy
Equity
Full Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a Welding Engineer, Manager to lead the weld development team that develops and qualifies welds at our Los Angeles development facility and scales them into production for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and maritime hardware. You will lead welding engineers, own the selection of welding equipment and processes, and build out the team as Hadrian grows. This is an on-site leadership role for someone who has developed welds for demanding programs and understands what it takes to run them in production.
What You'll Do
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of welding engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career development
Oversee the development and qualification of weld processes and their transition into production
Own welding equipment and process selection, from defining requirements and evaluating vendors through installation and acceptance
Partner with production, tooling, automation, quality, and program teams to align welding priorities with production goals
Set welding standards and documentation practices, and serve as the welding point of contact for internal teams and customers
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
6+ years in welding engineering or weld process development, including 1+ years leading engineers or serving as a senior technical lead
Strong experience developing and qualifying welds for Navy or aerospace hardware
Prior production manufacturing experience and a clear understanding of what production needs from engineering
Working knowledge of NAVSEA, AWS D17.1, ASME Section IX, or MIL-STD welding requirements
What Will Set You Apart
Experience selecting and implementing robotic or automated welding systems
Experience with laser beam, friction stir, or orbital welding of high-strength steel, stainless steel, nickel, titanium, or aluminum alloys
Experience building a welding team or capability from an early stage
Background in high-mix, low-volume or advanced manufacturing environments
Benefits for Full-time Employees
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
About Hadrian
Hadrianadri?ja?n?s]; 24 January 76 – 10 July 138) was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was born in Italica, a Roman municipium founded by Italic settlers in Hispania Baetica and he came from a branch of the gens Aelia that originated in the Picenean town of Hadria, the Aeli Hadriani. His father was of senatorial rank and was a first cousin of Emperor Trajan. Hadrian married Trajan's grand-niece Vibia Sabina early in his career before Trajan became emperor and possibly at the behest of Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina. Plotina and Trajan's close friend and adviser Lucius Licinius Sura were well disposed towards Hadrian. When Trajan died, his widow claimed that he had nominated Hadrian as emperor immediately before his death.
Rome's military and Senate approved Hadrian's succession, but four leading senators were unlawfully put to death soon after. They had opposed Hadrian or seemed to threaten his succession, and the Senate held him responsible for their deaths and never forgave him. He earned further disapproval among the elite by abandoning Trajan's expansionist policies and territorial gains in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Armenia, and parts of Dacia. Hadrian preferred to invest in the development of stable, defensible borders and the unification of the empire's disparate peoples. He is known for building Hadrian's Wall, which marked the northern limit of Britannia.
