Machina Labs

Manufacturing Engineer – Machine Production

Chatsworth, CA

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$135kDetected 130 days ago

ERPSolidWorksFEARoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

About Machina Labs: Engineering moves at software speed.
Job Description: Machina Labs is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machine Production to join our growing team and help scale the next generation of robotic manufacturing systems.

Support the scaling and development of Machina Labs' RoboCraftsman forming cells, including optimizing assembly processes as production transitions from low-volume builds to higher-volume manufacturing.
Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) by converting Engineering BOMs (EBOMs) into Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMs) structured for efficient material flow, routing, and assembly operations.
Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support assembly, handling, and lifting operations
perform simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs and ensure performance and reliability.
Develop detailed work instructions, assembly procedures, method sheets, and in-process documentation to ensure repeatability, quality, and process consistency.
Support production planning activities including job planning, routing development, and scheduling
utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage work orders and coordinate production activities.
Partner with facilities and production leadership to support facility build-out and production cell optimization, applying Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Estimate manufacturing costs, develop time standards, and recommend tooling or equipment requirements for new or evolving product lines.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to evaluate designs for manufacturability (DFM) and support engineering changes including ECOs, ECRs, first article inspections, and process improvements.

5+ years of Manufacturing or Operations Engineering experience in production environments, preferably in advanced manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, defense, or automotive industries involving complex assemblies.
Proven experience supporting low- to mid-volume production environments, including stabilizing processes, scaling operations, and managing engineering changes such as ECOs and process improvements.
Proficiency designing production fixtures, jigs, and tooling using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar platforms
experience performing simulations and FEA analysis.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment design, and process engineering principles, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production planning, work order management, scheduling, and material tracking.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD for system layouts, schematics, and integrated mechanical system design.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering, production, and leadership teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Background & Experience:

Experience working with robotic or automated manufacturing cells, incremental sheet forming, or similar advanced manufacturing technologies.
Background in high-precision, low-volume production environments supporting mission-critical applications such as aerospace or defense structures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role.
Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
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By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

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