Process Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

Overview

Process Engineer, Forging, Special Projects rian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships faster and cheaper through advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing.

Analyze and scope large-scale forging projects, focusing on process engineering for special projects within the forging domain.

• Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), CAD models, and technical drawings to classify forging parts by process complexity, alloy type, size, and risk.
• Develop first-principles cycle-time models using simulation data, standard routings, and historical performance metrics.
• Define and document end-to-end forging process flows, including billet cutting and heating, tooling assembly and re-work, tooling change-over, hot forging using vertical and horizontal forging equipment for the mechanical, hydraulic, and screw processes for bulk forming.
• Translate technical scoping outputs into capital and operational requirements for factory implementation (equipment, staffing, takt planning).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality and inspection teams to define inspection strategies, CTQ checkpoints, and measurement system analysis plans.

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within ferrous or non-ferrous forging environments, including hot, warm, and cold operations.
• Proficiency with forging simulation tools (e.g., DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form) and experience validating simulation outcomes against real-world results.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, including authorship of PFMEAs and control plans; experience executing AS9102-compliant First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Familiarity with hot metal testing methods (e.g., NDT, vision systems, gaging, contact measurement) and in-process defect detection.

• Experience designing greenfield manufacturing cells or establishing lab infrastructure for tooling inspection, mechanical destructive testing, first article and production inspection.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense forging standards (e.g., NADCAP, ASTM specifications, traceability requirements).
• Familiarity with forging automation technologies and non-destructive testing (e.g., Vision, UT, Mag-particle) methods.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing or reporting frameworks (e.g., PPAP, EVMS, IPMDAR).

• 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

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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 ITAR here.

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates and employees who are disabled, including for pregnancy-related conditions.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing