Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on20501, Cohasset Lane, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, 92646, United States
About the Company
We are a defense startup building the next generation of made-in-USA attritable jet turbine engines for Group 1–3 UAV programs. AS9100 certified, we are backed by a world-class engineering team and currently in a seed round. Our culture is defined by speed and execution: we move fast, we build things, and we don't do bureaucracy.
About the Role
This is a ground-floor opportunity to own and build out a sheet metal forming department from the ground up. You will have full ownership of the capability, spanning equipment selection and tooling design to process development and actual part production. There is no ceiling on what you can build here and no committee to answer to.
If you've been waiting for a role where your decisions actually matter and your work ships, this is it. This is a hands-on position where you will produce actual parts, not just design process architecture. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to optimize parts for formability (DFM) and iterate on tooling and processes to continuously improve output quality and speed.
Hiring Process
- Initial screening call to discuss background and role fit.
- Technical deep-dive focusing on superalloy forming experience and tooling design.
- On-site visit to Huntington Beach to meet the team and tour the facility.
- Final interview and offer.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. U.S. Person status is required for this role due to ITAR regulations.
Work location
Work model: On-site
20501, Cohasset Lane, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, 92646, United States
Huntington Beach, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn the sheet metal forming capability end to end including spinning, forming, rolling, and stamping
- check_circleSelect and procure forming equipment appropriate for superalloy geometries
- check_circleDesign tooling and fixtures in CAD for forming operations
- check_circleDevelop and document process SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures
- check_circleQualify forming processes to meet AS9100 standards
- check_circleCollaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to optimize parts for formability
- check_circleIdentify heat treatment and annealing requirements to support superalloy formability
- check_circleIterate on tooling and process to continuously improve output quality and speed
- check_circleProduce actual parts using hands-on manufacturing techniques
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Person required for ITAR
- verifiedHands-on experience forming high-temperature superalloys (Inconel 625/718, Hastelloy, Haynes, high-temp stainless, nickel-based)
- verifiedProficiency in CAD for tooling and fixture design
- verifiedExperience with metal spinning, deep drawing, bump rolling, or stamping of tight-tolerance aerospace components
- verifiedAbility to write SOPs, process documentation, and quality records
Nice to Have
Background in turbomachinery hot section components (combustors, cases, housings). Familiarity with AS9100 process qualification. Automotive stamping and tooling design background. Heat treat and annealing process knowledge for superalloy formability.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePlatinum healthcare fully covered for employee and familycheck_circleLife, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance fully coveredcheck_circleUnlimited paid time offcheck_circleRelocation assistance available
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Day-to-day, the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group will own the sheet metal forming capability end to end including spinning, forming, rolling, and stamping; select and procure forming equipment appropriate for superalloy geometries; design tooling and fixtures in cad for forming operations; and develop and document process sops, work instructions, and quality procedures.
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To qualify for the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group position, applicants should have: U.S. Person required for ITAR; Hands-on experience forming high-temperature superalloys (Inconel 625/718, Hastelloy, Haynes, high-temp stainless, nickel-based); Proficiency in CAD for tooling and fixture design; Experience with metal spinning, deep drawing, bump rolling, or stamping of tight-tolerance aerospace components; and Ability to write SOPs, process documentation, and quality records.
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Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group is based in 20501, Cohasset Lane, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, 92646, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The Patriot Group has listed this Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer role as on-site.
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Candidates for Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group should have mid level.
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Key skills for Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group include Cad; Sops; As9100; It Ar; Inconel 625; Inconel 718; Hastelloy; and Haynes Alloys.
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Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at The Patriot Group is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About The Patriot Group
The Patriot Group, headquartered in Lakeside, California, operates within the utilities sector with a specific focus on supply chain logistics and power supply. Founded in 2016 as Patriot Supply Unlimited, Inc., the organization was established by a team of former U.S. military public servants. The company expanded its operational capabilities in 2018 to address needs in the logistics and power markets, growing significantly during the 2020 pandemic to become a comprehensive support asset for utility infrastructure.
The firm serves major utility providers and engineering, procurement, and construction contractors across California. Its client portfolio includes partnerships with PG&E, SDG&E, SCE, and OneSource Supply Solutions. The organization maintains a wide spectrum of services ranging from logistics consulting to direct utility supply support.
Core values of God, Family, Country, and Self guide the company's operations, emphasizing a commitment to service and customer success. Safety and client satisfaction remain central to all activities. The team attributes its expansion from a small consulting entity to a significant industry player to the dedication of its personnel and steady leadership, ensuring a solid foundation while meeting the evolving demands of the utilities industry.
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