Principal Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer [Mechanical, Composites, Castings Reliability]

Founded in 2023 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing innovation at speed and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Mach Industries is seeking a Principal Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on mechanical hardware composites and castings to qualify develop and scale suppliers that produce reliable components to engineering manufacturing and system requirements. You will translate mechanical design intent into capable material tooling molding casting finishing inspection and production processes. This role spans Mechanical Engineering Structures Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing Test and suppliers from early design reviews through prototype qualification production and field support. The work is hands-on and requires regular engagement with composite fabrication casting processes inspection data supplier process development and hardware qualification.

• Lead supplier industrialization for mechanical components composite structures castings and related hardware from design release through production readiness.

• Support mechanical design reviews by identifying material tooling molding casting tolerance inspection and process risks.

• Develop commodity FMEAs supplier qualification requirements control plans inspection methods and acceptance criteria for critical mechanical hardware.

• Assess supplier capability across composite layup curing infusion molding casting heat treatment finishing non-destructive inspection and dimensional inspection.

• Establish first article requirements process-validation plans material-control methods inspection coverage and objective evidence for supplier production readiness.

• Monitor supplier performance using quality delivery yield nonconformance process-capability material and inspection data.

• Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for recurring supplier nonconformances porosity delamination dimensional variation surface defects and process escapes.

• Support obsolescence redesign alternate-source and supplier-transition activities while preserving configuration integrity and production continuity.

• Feed supplier lessons learned into mechanical design standards manufacturing methods inspection strategies sourcing decisions and reliability-growth activities.

• Up to 100% travel

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering materials engineering manufacturing engineering or equivalent professional experience.

• Ten or more years of experience in supplier industrialization manufacturing engineering supplier quality composites castings or related mechanical hardware.

• Experience with composite fabrication casting processes mechanical drawings GD&T inspection methods or material and process controls.

• Ability to evaluate supplier processes identify technical risks and define practical controls for complex mechanical hardware.

• Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional teams while managing multiple industrialization activities.

• Experience with aerospace defense propulsion automotive or other high-reliability mechanical hardware.

• Experience with autoclave or out-of-autoclave composites prepreg resin infusion compression molding or bonded structures.

• Experience with investment casting sand casting precision castings heat treatment machining allowances or casting simulation.

• Experience with NDI or NDT methods material certification special-process qualification or aerospace and defense quality requirements.

• Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in a startup high-growth manufacturing or regulated hardware environment.

• Experience with FMEA control plans first article inspection process validation and structured root-cause and corrective-action methods.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and training critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Machs total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service Veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!