Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer [PCBA & Harnessing 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 Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on avionics printed circuit board assemblies and harnessing to qualify develop and scale suppliers that produce reliable electrical hardware to engineering manufacturing and system requirements. You will translate avionics design intent into capable assembly processes supplier controls inspection methods and production-readiness evidence. This role spans Electrical Engineering Avionics 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 electronics assembly harness fabrication inspection data functional test and supplier process development.
Lead supplier industrialization for avionics assemblies PCBAs cable harnesses and related electrical hardware from design release through production readiness.
Support avionics design reviews by identifying assembly testability component soldering routing and harness-integration risks.
Develop commodity FMEAs supplier qualification requirements control plans inspection methods and acceptance criteria for critical electrical hardware.
Assess supplier capability across SMT through-hole assembly soldering conformal coating cable fabrication crimping over-molding and electrical test.
Establish first article requirements process-validation plans workmanship standards inspection coverage and objective evidence for supplier production readiness.
Monitor supplier performance using quality delivery yield nonconformance process-capability and test-failure data.
Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for recurring supplier nonconformances solder defects workmanship issues electrical failures and harness escapes.
Support obsolescence redesign alternate-source and supplier-transition activities while preserving configuration integrity and production continuity.
Feed supplier lessons learned into avionics design standards manufacturing methods inspection strategies sourcing decisions and reliability-growth activities.
Up to 100% travel
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering manufacturing engineering electronics engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Five or more years of experience in supplier industrialization electronics manufacturing supplier quality or avionics production.
Experience with PCB assembly cable and harness fabrication electrical inspection functional test or related electronics manufacturing processes.
Experience with FMEA control plans first article inspection process validation and structured root-cause and corrective-action methods.
Ability to evaluate supplier processes identify technical risks and define practical controls for high-reliability electrical hardware.
Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional teams while managing multiple industrialization activities.
Experience with aerospace defense automotive medical or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
Experience with IPC-A-610 J-STD-001 IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards or comparable electronics-quality requirements.
Experience with SMT process development automated optical inspection X-ray inspection boundary scan environmental stress screening or functional test.
Experience with supplier audits special-process qualification or other aerospace and defense quality requirements.
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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Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era.