Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Posted on 9/13/2023
Machina Labs
51-200 employees
Advanced manufacturing with robotics and AI
Senior
Los Angeles, CA, USA
This job is based in Los Angeles, California, and may require the Senior Mechanical Engineer to work closely with vendors and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the area.
- Proven experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in a relevant industry
- Proficiency in Solidworks CAD software
- Experience with sheet metal and welded structure design
- Experience with the application and use of GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Experience with machining, milling and turning
- Experience with change management systems like Solidworks PDM and PLM systems
- Experience with prototyping, testing and validation of mechanical systems and components
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to take initiative in a dynamic work environment
- Design and Development: Responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. Work with CAD software to create detailed models, drawings and specifications that can be shared with account managers and vendors. This includes selecting appropriate materials, determining dimensions and tolerances, and ensuring functionality, and safety
- Documentation and Reporting: Generate technical documentation, reports, and specifications to communicate design details, project progress, and test results. Maintain accurate records of design changes, modifications, and project documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with project team members and contribute to project planning, set goals, and manage timelines and resources. Foster effective communication
- Experience with Robotics
- Experience with electrical systems design, wiring, harnessing and electrical enclosures
- Experience with FEA simulation using Solidworks Simulation
Machina Labs enhances the manufacturing industry by integrating advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to speed up production processes. Their technology allows clients, particularly in aerospace and defense, to reduce manufacturing timelines from months to days. Unlike competitors, Machina Labs provides tools that improve product quality and reliability while enabling rapid design iterations. The company's goal is to empower manufacturers to transition from design to testing more efficiently.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$47M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 26%2 year growth
↑ 200%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Machina Labs secured $32M in Series B funding, boosting their AI-driven manufacturing capabilities.
- Their new 60,000-square-foot facility in Chatsworth expands production capacity significantly.
- Increased demand for on-site manufacturing solutions benefits their Deployable System's market potential.
What critics are saying
- Rising competition from AI-driven manufacturing startups threatens Machina Labs' market share.
- Dependence on government contracts poses risks with potential defense spending changes.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities could disrupt production and delivery timelines.
What makes Machina Labs unique
- Machina Labs integrates AI and robotics for rapid metal forming and fabrication.
- Their Deployable System offers portable, on-site manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defense.
- They pioneer software-defined factories, aligning with industry shifts towards adaptive manufacturing.
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