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

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA.

Category
Customer Success Management
Inside Sales
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.
  • 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 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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

200%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing a $32 million Series B investment positions Machina Labs for significant growth and technological advancements.
  • The five-year lease for a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing warehouse indicates strong business expansion and operational scaling.
  • Winning contracts with the U.S. Air Force validates the reliability and effectiveness of their technology, opening doors for further governmental and defense-related opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The high dependency on aerospace and defense sectors could make the company vulnerable to fluctuations in government spending and policy changes.
  • Rapid technological advancements in AI and robotics require continuous innovation, which can be resource-intensive and challenging to sustain.

What makes Machina Labs unique

  • Machina Labs integrates advanced robotics and AI to drastically reduce production times, setting it apart from traditional manufacturing methods.
  • Their Deployable System offers unparalleled portability, enabling on-site production for clients like the U.S. Air Force, which is a unique value proposition.
  • The company's focus on rapid production and design iteration specifically caters to high-demand industries such as aerospace and defense, unlike more generalized manufacturing solutions.

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