Mach Industries · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality & Industrialization Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Supplier Quality & Industrialization Engineer will qualify and develop a world-class supplier base, ensuring manufacturing readiness and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, process audits, and capability assessments to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance with Mach standards
Partner with Engineering and Global Supply Management to define critical-to-quality (CTQ) features, process controls, and inspection methods for new and existing parts
Oversee supplier industrialization activities including first article inspections (FAI), process validation, and production readiness reviews
Implement and maintain supplier quality metrics (yield, OTD, NCR rate, Cp/Cpk) and drive corrective and preventive action programs
Support design-for-manufacturability and process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cycle time, and cost
Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) for supplier nonconformances
Develop scalable quality management systems and documentation standards that align with aerospace and defense requirements (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS)
Drive continuous improvement through supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and joint development plans
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production, establishing control plans and process capability targets
Provide leadership visibility into supplier performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (10+ years of relevant experience may substitute for degree)
2+ years of experience in supplier quality, process engineering, or supplier development
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, electronics assembly, or composites
Hands-on experience with quality systems, PPAP/FAI, and process validation
Familiarity with aerospace or defense quality frameworks and regulatory standards
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries
Exposure to startup or growth-stage operations
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.7MKey Investors
BedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Ethan Thornton
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