Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Development

Hadrian · Texarkana, TX

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Travel: 35%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Hadrian (industrial) in Texarkana, TX. By creating these initial solutions, you will provide valuable insights that directly inform the direction and priorities of longer-term technological advancements.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Robotics, Welding, Casting
Day to day: about 35% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 164 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 163 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 56%
✓ Root cause 52%
Automation 40%
✓ New product launch 40%
✓ Lean 39%
✓ Six Sigma 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Relocation help

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This plant: Hadrian in Texarkana

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The Role

The Manufacturing Engineer - Factory Development plays a critical role in advancing our manufacturing capabilities through strategic project management, system building, and innovative problem-solving. This individual is tasked with identifying and tackling high-priority operational and technical challenges, deploying systematic solutions, and driving the introduction of new processes and assets to support rapid scaling of production. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, project management acumen, and an unwavering commitment to uncovering true, pragmatic solutions that address the root of problems.

Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Use of AI in hiring

Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy .

Consideration of Criminal History

requirements

of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.

Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. W

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Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.

Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.

Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.

If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

What You’ll Do

•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: When faced with complex problems, perform detailed root cause analysis to understand the underlying issues. Lead the team towards implementing real, sustainable solutions rather than temporary fixes. This requires a systematic approach to problem-solving and a deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
•System Building: Play a pivotal role in identifying areas within the factory that require immediate systematic improvements. Lead the development of early, pragmatic solutions that not only address current operational inefficiencies but also lay the groundwork for future software development. By creating these initial solutions, you will provide valuable insights that directly inform the direction and priorities of longer-term technological advancements.
•Asset and Process Introduction: As part of our rapid scaling efforts, lead the redesign of existing processes and the introduction of new processes and assets. This entails full process design and implementation to significantly increase production rates and introduce capabilities previously unavailable.

What We're Looking For

•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 may be considered.
•Hands-on manufacturing experience, with a strong preference for those who have led 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.

What Will Set You Apart

•Demonstrated experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
•Experience applying software approaches (SQL, VBA, Python, etc.) is a plus.

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

ITAR