Full-Time

Technical Sales Lead

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Machina Labs

Machina Labs

51-200 employees

Advanced manufacturing with robotics and AI

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$140k - $235kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant STEM field.
  • 6+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-intensity hardware technology production environment may be considered (robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive surgical equipment).
  • 5+ years of experience working in a technical sales support role preferably supporting commercial Aerospace and Defense OEMs and/or federal customers, especially DoD agencies.
  • Proven track record of project management and execution in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
  • Build trust-based relationships with the Account Executives and provide technical leadership in the customer part identification and qualification, cell acquisition and RFP process.
  • Own overall responsibility for successful execution of dev plans with customers, ensuring that the right cross functional teams are formed and coordinating to execute the plan.
  • Be responsible for customer success and ensure that our technology is meeting the customer’s specifications and needs.
  • In partnership with the Account Executive, act as the primary point of contact between Machina Labs and our customers during the entire sales cycle, ensuring clear and effective communication at all stages of the sales process amongst all the internal resources working on the project (process development, applications, robotics, engineering and production).
  • Prepare accurate and influential RFPs for manufacturing services based on customer requirements and perform DFM analyses to optimize product designs for manufacturability, cost, quality and lead time.
  • Generate and manage new work orders in accordance with customer specifications and production schedules, ensuring timely execution and resource allocation.
  • Provide technical engineering support and troubleshooting assistance to customers during the work execution phase, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring overall satisfaction with Machina Labs’s products and services.
  • Identify opportunities for enhancing tools, workflows, and SOPs to streamline our technical sales processes and improve efficiency.

Machina Labs integrates robotics and artificial intelligence into the manufacturing process to significantly speed up production and design iterations, reducing timelines from months to days. Their technology is primarily used by clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, including aircraft and satellite manufacturers, as well as the U.S. Government, allowing for rapid development and deployment of advanced equipment. Additionally, Machina Labs serves industries such as energy, marine, construction, agriculture, and transportation, providing durable sheet metal products and enabling quick design testing for large consumer goods. The company differentiates itself by focusing on advanced manufacturing technology that enhances speed and efficiency, offering systems and services that improve product quality and reliability. The goal of Machina Labs is to empower manufacturers to accelerate their processes and innovate more effectively.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$47M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

179%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Machina Labs secured $32 million in Series B funding, boosting innovation potential.
  • The new 60,000-square-foot facility in Chatsworth indicates scaling and operational expansion.
  • Strategic leadership with Ronen Lebi as Chief Business Officer enhances business development.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven manufacturing startups threatens market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to Machina Labs' systems.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes them to risks from defense spending changes.

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 defense sectors.
  • They reduce production time from months to days, revolutionizing traditional manufacturing.

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