Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCBA & Harnessing

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity participation

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer to qualify, develop, and scale suppliers for avionics hardware, PCBAs, and harnesses. This hands-ons role spans design through production, with regular interaction across Electrical Engineering, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

You will translate design intent into capable assembly processes, control plans, and inspection methods, ensuring production readiness and robust supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier industrialization or avionics production.
• Experience with PCB assembly, cable and harness fabrication, electrical inspection.
• Experience with FMEA, control plans, first article inspection, process validation, and root‑cause analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier industrialization for avionics assemblies, PCBAs, and harnesses from design release through production readiness.
• Identify risks in assembly, test, routing, and harness integration during design reviews.
• Define supplier qualification requirements, control plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria for critical hardware.
• Establish first article, process validation, and workmanship standards for supplier readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance using quality, delivery, yield, and test data.

Skills

Supplier industrialization

Electronics manufacturing

Avionics

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Communication with suppliers

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

IPC/WHMA-A-620

X-ray inspection

Job description

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next‑generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next‑generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting‑edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on avionics, printed circuit board assemblies, and harnessing to qualify, develop, and scale suppliers that produce reliable electrical hardware to engineering, manufacturing, and system requirements. You will translate avionics design intent into capable assembly processes, supplier controls, inspection methods, and production-readiness evidence. This role spans Electrical Engineering, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Test, and suppliers from early design reviews through prototype, qualification, production, and field support. The work is hands‑on and requires regular engagement with electronics assembly, harness fabrication, inspection data, functional test, and supplier process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier industrialization for avionics assemblies, PCBAs, cable harnesses, and related electrical hardware from design release through production readiness.
• Support avionics design reviews by identifying assembly, testability, component, soldering, routing, and harness‑integration risks.
• Develop commodity FMEAs, supplier qualification requirements, control plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria for critical electrical hardware.
• Assess supplier capability across SMT, through‑hole assembly, soldering, conformal coating, cable fabrication, crimping, over‑molding, and electrical test.
• Establish first article requirements, process‑validation plans, workmanship standards, inspection coverage, and objective evidence for supplier production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance using quality, delivery, yield, nonconformance, process‑capability, and test‑failure data.
• Lead root‑cause and corrective‑action investigations for recurring supplier nonconformances, solder defects, workmanship issues, electrical failures, and harness escapes.
• Support obsolescence, redesign, alternate‑source, and supplier‑transition activities while preserving configuration integrity and production continuity.
• Feed supplier lessons learned into avionics design standards, manufacturing methods, inspection strategies, sourcing decisions, and reliability‑growth activities.
• Up to 100% travel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electronics engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of experience in supplier industrialization, electronics manufacturing, supplier quality, or avionics production.
• Experience with PCB assembly, cable and harness fabrication, electrical inspection, functional test, or related electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FMEA, control plans, first article inspection, process validation, and structured root‑cause and corrective‑action methods.
• Ability to evaluate supplier processes, identify technical risks, and define practical controls for high‑reliability electrical hardware.
• Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and cross‑functional teams while managing multiple industrialization activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, or other high‑reliability electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, workmanship standards, or comparable electronics‑quality requirements.
• Experience with SMT process development, automated optical inspection, X‑ray inspection, boundary scan, environmental stress screening, or functional test.
• Experience with supplier audits, special‑process qualification, or other aerospace and defense quality requirements.
• Experience supporting prototype‑to‑production transitions in a startup, high‑growth manufacturing, or regulated hardware environment.

Additional Requirements

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Pay Range

$150,000—$185,000 USD

Key Elements Of Our Compensation Philosophy

• Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
• Performance‑Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win‑win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
• Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
• Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well‑being extends beyond the office.
• Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

Data Privacy

To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://machindustries.com/privacy-policy.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!