Principal Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer [Precision Machining & Turbomachinery Reliability]
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Job Summary
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 Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on precision machining and turbomachinery to qualify develop and scale suppliers that produce complex hardware to engineering manufacturing and system requirements. You will translate design intent into capable machining processes supplier controls inspection methods and production-readiness evidence. This role spans Engineering Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing and suppliers from early design reviews through prototype qualification production and field support. The work is hands-on and requires regular engagement with machining processes inspection data supplier facilities and turbomachinery hardware.
Lead supplier industrialization for precision-machined components and turbomachinery parts from design release through production readiness.
Support commodity design reviews by identifying machining risks tolerance risks inspection requirements and process-control needs.
Develop commodity FMEAs supplier qualification requirements control plans and acceptance methods for critical hardware.
Assess supplier capability across machining heat treatment surface finishing balancing inspection and special processes.
Establish process capability targets first article requirements inspection plans and objective evidence for supplier production readiness.
Monitor supplier performance using quality delivery yield nonconformance and process-capability data.
Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for recurring supplier nonconformances dimensional variation process escapes and hardware failures.
Support obsolescence redesign and supplier-transition activities while preserving configuration integrity and production continuity.
Feed supplier lessons learned into design standards manufacturing methods sourcing decisions and reliability-growth activities.
Up to 100% travel
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering industrial engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Ten or more years of experience in mechanical design supplier industrialization manufacturing engineering supplier quality and/or precision machining.
Experience with precision machining processes engineering drawings GD&T inspection methods and process-capability analysis.
Ability to evaluate supplier processes identify technical risks and define practical controls for complex hardware.
Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional teams while managing multiple industrialization activities.
Experience with FMEA control plans first article inspection process validation and structured root-cause and corrective-action methods.
Experience with turbomachinery rotating hardware high-speed assemblies bladed components or tight-tolerance fluid systems.
Experience with five-axis machining CNC process development mill-turn operations balancing or complex inspection systems.
Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in a startup high-growth manufacturing or regulated hardware environment.
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!
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About Company
Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era.