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Amca

Senior Supply Chain Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$115K - $170K/yr

Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing ... You will read engineering drawings, interpret requirements, build out BOMs, and produce CAD as ...

Freeform

Senior Factory Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

As a Senior Factory Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical software systems for autonomous 3D printing factories, collaborating with a multi ...

Nvidia

AI Factory Deployment Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

We are seeking an AI Factory Controls and Monitoring Engineer to support control system deployments. What you'll be doing: * Collaborate with product owners and technical leads to identify and ...

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How much do factory engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for factory engineer in California is $116,803.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,800.00 and $150,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Factory Engineer do?

A Factory Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and processes used in manufacturing facilities. They work to optimize production efficiency, ensure equipment reliability, and improve safety standards. Factory Engineers often collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues, develop new manufacturing strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Their role is essential for minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and ensuring the overall productivity of the factory.

What are some common challenges Factory Engineers face when implementing new manufacturing technologies?

Factory Engineers often encounter challenges such as integrating new technologies with legacy equipment, minimizing production downtime during installation, and ensuring team members are adequately trained on new systems. They also need to coordinate closely with production, maintenance, and quality control teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to navigate these challenges and drive continuous improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Factory Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Factory Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or industrial engineering, process optimization, and problem-solving, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, Lean manufacturing techniques, and safety regulations is often required, and certifications like Six Sigma can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability help Factory Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement. These skills ensure efficient production, equipment reliability, and workplace safety in a manufacturing environment.
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Infographic showing various Factory Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,803 per year, or $56.2 per hour.
Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Construction

Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Construction

Hadrian Automation, Inc

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$120K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer, Factory Construction is embedded in the field, driving construction execution with the rigor and ownership mindset of a manufacturing engineer - systematic, schedule-obsessed, and focused on outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of construction management and factory development, ensuring what gets built matches what production actually needs. This role requires a dynamic player who is constantly finding ways to make forward progress through uncertainty and take calculated risks. Ultimately, this role is partnering closely with engineering to intake requirements and translating them to a built reality - on schedule and in budget.
What You'll Do
  • Field Execution & Contractor Oversight: Serve as the day-to-day owner's representative on active construction sites. Hold GCs and subcontractors accountable to schedule, quality, and sequencing. Identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
  • Schedule & Problem Solving: Own near-term lookahead planning and critical path awareness. Apply first-principles thinking to recover lost time and protect delivery milestones.
  • Requirements Partnership: Intake facility requirements by engineering, often driven by machine selection and operational flow. Drive engineering requirements or provide clear signal when they are blocking progress or pushing schedule. Push back on requirements that are driving unnecessary cost, complexity, or time to the construction project.
  • Change Management & Documentation: Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders. Proficient in Procore for change order and drawing management, and Bluebeam for markups and document control.
  • Design Feedback: Participate in design reviews for current and future phases. Translate field conditions into constructability and sequencing feedback before they become costly problems.
  • Commissioning & Turnover: Sequence inspections, testing, and commissioning to avoid downstream delays. Support documentation and turnover packages for regulated manufacturing environments.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant STEM field - or 4+ years of hands-on field experience in lieu of degree.
  • 2-4 years in construction management, capital project execution, manufacturing facilities development or equivalent project management experience.
  • Direct field ownership of projects with GC or subcontractor oversight.
  • Proficiency in Procore and Bluebeam.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience in regulated or high-consequence industries (nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing).
  • Background bridging construction execution and manufacturing operations.
  • Familiarity with Lean construction or pull planning methodologies.
  • Exposure to design-for-construction or design-for-operations efforts.

Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $120,000 - $185,000(actual range may vary based on experience).
This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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 Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (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 the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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 inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), 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, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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