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Machina Labs

AI-enabled robotic manufacturing for rapid production

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, USA$80k - $115k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in production-heavy environments is required.
  • Hands-on experience designing, testing, and improving manufacturing processes to maintain lean and efficient operations is required.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions is required.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and mechanical engineers, is required.
  • Proficiency with CAD, CAM software, and CNC programming is required.
  • Background in job shops or manufacturers with forming, machining, or sheet metal capabilities is required.
  • Familiarity with Material Resource Planning (MRP) software is required.
  • Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

  • Create forming and cutting tool paths using internal CAM tools.
  • Develop and release manufacturing procedures for production teams.
  • Oversee and take ownership of Robocraftsman cells, acting as the primary user.
  • Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste through lean manufacturing principles.
  • Collaborate with the Product Team to identify cell limitations and recommend improvements.
  • Test and validate hardware and software upgrades to ensure smooth integration into production.
  • Partner with the Robotic Process Engineering team to troubleshoot and optimize cell performance.
  • Work closely with Production Technicians to ensure timely and accurate production of parts.
  • Maintain detailed records of changes, improvements, and tests related to Robocraftsman cells.
  • Provide technical support and training to manufacturing staff on new processes, tools, and systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing engineer role at an ISO 9001/AS9100-certified facility.
  • Practical experience in a machine shop with a focus on quality standards.
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and precision assessment principles.
  • Experience in lean, safety, and compliance activities.
  • Experience authoring or revising technical documents, including quality procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.
  • Proficiency in surface modeling using CAD.

About the Company

Machina Labs

AI-enabled robotic manufacturing for rapid production

Machina Labs builds integrated manufacturing systems that use robotics and AI to speed up production and design iteration. Their systems help aerospace, defense, OEMs, heavy equipment, energy, marine, construction, agriculture, transportation, and consumer product manufacturers move from design to tested parts in days instead of months. The products combine robotic automation with AI-driven process optimization and digital tooling to shape, assemble, and test sheet metal components and other parts, enabling rapid prototyping, production scaling, and quality improvements. Their goal is to shorten design-to-production cycles while improving quality and reliability, serving government and high-performance industrial customers with fast, cost-effective solutions.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$173.1M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2019

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