Principal Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical & Composites & Castings

About the role

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 Principal Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on mechanical hardware, composites, and castings to qualify, develop, and scale suppliers that produce reliable components to engineering, manufacturing, and system requirements. You will translate mechanical design intent into capable material, tooling, molding, casting, finishing, inspection, and production processes. This role spans Mechanical Engineering, Structures, 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 composite fabrication, casting processes, inspection data, supplier process development, and hardware qualification. Key Responsibilities - Lead supplier industrialization for mechanical components, composite structures, castings, and related hardware from design release through production readiness. - Support mechanical design reviews by identifying material, tooling, molding, casting, tolerance, inspection, and process risks. - Develop commodity FMEAs, supplier qualification requirements, control plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria for critical mechanical hardware. - Assess supplier capability across composite layup, curing, infusion, molding, casting, heat treatment, finishing, non-destructive inspection, and dimensional inspection. - Establish first article requirements, process-validation plans, material-control methods, inspection coverage, and objective evidence for supplier production readiness. - Monitor supplier performance using quality, delivery, yield, nonconformance, process-capability, material, and inspection data. - Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for recurring supplier nonconformances, porosity, delamination, dimensional variation, surface defects, and process escapes. - Support obsolescence, redesign, alternate-source, and supplier-transition activities while preserving configuration integrity and production continuity. - Feed supplier lessons learned into mechanical design standards, manufacturing methods, inspection strategies, sourcing decisions, and reliability-growth activities. - Up to 100% travel Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent professional experience. - Ten or more years of experience in supplier industrialization, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, composites, castings, or related mechanical hardware. - Experience with composite fabrication, casting processes, mechanical drawings, GD&T, inspection methods, or material and process controls. - Ability to evaluate supplier processes, identify technical risks, and define practical controls for complex mechanical hardware. - Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional teams while managing multiple industrialization activities. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with aerospace, defense, propulsion, automotive, or other high-reliability mechanical hardware. - Experience with autoclave or out-of-autoclave composites, prepreg, resin infusion, compression molding, or bonded structures. - Experience with investment casting, sand casting, precision castings, heat treatment, machining allowances, or casting simulation. - Experience with NDI or NDT methods, material certification, special-process qualification, or aerospace and defense quality requirements. - Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in a startup, high-growth manufacturing, or regulated hardware environment. - Experience with FMEA, control plans, first article inspection, process validation, and structured root-cause and corrective-action methods. 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 . Pay Range $180,000 — $220,000 USD At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends. 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. By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success. 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!