Quality Engineer - Smart Factory & Continuous Improvement

Machina Labs; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Stock Options

Job summary

Machina Labs is transforming manufacturing with software-defined factories that turn digital designs into metal structures. We seek a Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet stringent quality standards and customer expectations on the floor.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions to boost yields and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting production operations.
• Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and FAI.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Excellent cross-functional communication across departments.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a Quality Management System for the Cell Production Team (tailor-made).
• Create Supplier Feedback process (SCAR) and Engineering Feedback (ECM).
• Oversee incoming inspection and MRB processes.
• Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA actions.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality and process capability.
• Review drawings and specs for quality compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality procedures and work instructions.
• Perform FAI, in-process, and final inspections.
• Analyze quality data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in MRB activities and supplier quality initiatives.
• Assist internal and external audits.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

GD&T

Reading drawings

Quality metrics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Quality Engineering

Tools

ERP

eQMS

Inspection equipment

Job description

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturingdoesn't. Yet.

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. 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.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA,we'rebuilding the manufacturing infrastructurethat defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.

Role Overview:

The Quality Engineeris responsible forensuring products and manufacturing processes consistently meet Machina Labs' quality standards and customer expectations. This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain toidentifyquality issues, implement corrective actions, improve manufacturing processes, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role that combines quality engineering, problem solving, process improvement, and collaboration across multiple teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor, enjoys investigating root causes, and is passionate about building efficient, repeatable processes that support a growing manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain leaders to implement a Quality Management System tailor-made for the Cell Production Team. This involves

• creating a Supplier Feedback process (via SCAR),

• Engineering Feedback process (via ECM);

• Incoming inspection process

• MRB process

• Support daily manufacturing operations byidentifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues.

• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve product quality, manufacturability, and process capability.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with quality requirements.

• Develop,maintain, and improve quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product verification.

• Analyze quality data and trends toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement.

• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support the disposition of nonconforming material.

• Conduct internal audits andassistwith customer and supplier quality audits.

• Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier evaluations and corrective actions.

• Utilize quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and 8D problem solving to improve manufacturing processes.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce defects, improve yields, and increase manufacturing efficiency.

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

*This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesrequiredfor this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Required Background & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 7+years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting production operations.

• Strong understanding of quality methodologies including Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and First Article Inspection.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.

• Experience with inspection equipment and measurement techniques.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System.

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and process development.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other quality certification.

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

• Experience with ERP and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).

• Experience supporting robotics, automation, sheet metal, machining, welding, or advanced manufacturing processes.

$120,000 - $160,000 a year

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills and qualifications.

In addition to the provided base salary range, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock Options.

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.

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