December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing

The Role:

Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to own the industrialization of its products for high-rate production. In this role, you will work closely with the Product Engineering, Build Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations teams to design, validate, and launch high-volume manufacturing systems using cutting-edge Manufacturing Engineering techniques. This role is focused on building at scale—delivering reliable hardware at speed.

At Mach Industries, the Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing flexible, adaptable manufacturing systems that enable rapid production at scale. Working with an engineering team, the role will bridge the gap between design and rate-manufacturing, delivering solutions that ensure manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and maximum speed of ramp.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take extreme ownership of production planning from late-stage prototype builds through Mass-Production ramp at Mach’s Forge Factories.
• Design high-throughput manufacturing systems that achieve world-class First-Pass-Yield at target cycle times.
• Drive product design optimization using first-principles DFM/A, focusing on part count and complexity reduction, tooling/equipment compatibility, and poka-yoke implementation.
• Develop and execute fast-paced, robust Manufacturing launch schedules.
• Lead cross-functional Make vs. Buy studies with supply chain to secure rate-capable vendors and on-time part availability.
• Lead Manufacturing Virtual-Build events, covering fabrication feasibility/optimization, assembly sequencing, clearance analysis, GD&T, DVA, part presentation and handling, and tolerance stack-up risks.
• Define the full manufacturing system via coherent MBoM, BoP, and BoE datastructures, captured in EasyPlan, DELMIA, Heliux, or an equivalent supporting tool.
• Collaborate with controls engineering to ideate and deploy automation cells and conveyance; project-manage vendors through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and onsite bring-up (SAT).
• Own headcount and equipment capacity planning, OPEX/CAPEX estimates, PMTS cycle time analysis, factory layouts using AutoCAD, and NIOSH-compliant ergonomics.
• Support PFEP, release controlled work instructions and quality gates in MES, and provide daily production support during validation and factory production ramp.
• Drive quality with SPC, PFMEA, 8D root cause analysis, and continuous improvement alongside technicians and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrialization roles; internship and school project experience qualifies.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems, mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD by the end of 2026 or January 2027.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-volume and/or high-tech manufacturing environments, including Automotive and Aerospace Technology organizations.
• Experience leveraging Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles during planning, ramp, and steady-state production phases.
• Proficiency in engineering probability and statistics-based problem-solving, preferably using software tools such as Minitab.
• Hands-on experience with shop floor processes including machining, welding, composites, additive manufacturing, assembly, and test.
• Understanding of process documentation and quality systems.
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and process capability.
• Experience designing components and assemblies through first-principles application of DFM/A strategies.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing System Optimization strategies in high-volume production environments.
• Proficiency in CAD, preferably Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.

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). 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 Form I-9 information to confirm authorization 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 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.