Mach Industries

Build Reliability Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · Intern · Internship

Work authorization requiredDetected 43 days ago

Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementSolidWorksGD&TAvionicsCommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis

About the role

This hands-on role blends process development, failure investigation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-reliability autonomous defense platforms at speed.

Develop manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, NDE, cleanliness, and checkouts processes from the ground up.
Partner closely with design teams to optimize design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and ensure requirements are fully met.
Aggressively refine requirements and manufacturing processes where design intent conflicts with production rate or scalability.
lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to improve designs and processes.
Develop, implement, and validate manufacturing/inspection processes, tooling support, and Lean quality controls.
Create training for production and inspection processes.
Conduct build quality reviews, enforce standards, and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.
Support supplier quality and incoming inspection to ensure component reliability.
Own QMS maturation toward AS9100/ISO 9001 certification, including SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, audits, documentation, metrics, and traceability.
Investigate production, test, and field issues; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to improve designs and processes.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, materials, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
1+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, reliability, or design engineering roles (internship and strong project/team experience qualifies).
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and inspection methods.

Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Experience with avionics, jet engines, SRMs (solid-state rocket motors), or composites.
Background in process documentation, root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, fishbone), and quality systems.
Proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, etc.) and data analysis tools (SPC, Minitab, etc.).
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.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security.

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.
We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

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.

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