$140K – $180K/yr
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 or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to own the development, qualification, and scaling of laser manufacturing processes across the company. This role spans laser cutting, welding, and part marking, along with evaluating new laser technologies that can improve how we manufacture hardware. Your initial scope will include TRUMPF part-marking cells, the TruLaser Cell 3000 for prototyping and process development, and the TruLaser Cell 7040 for production laser cutting and welding. You will own the complete manufacturing approach, including process development, programming, tooling, workholding, automation requirements, inspection, and production readiness. The 3000 and 7040 platforms both support cutting and welding, with capabilities dependent on their installed configurations. This is a hands-on engineering role. You will work directly with equipment, technicians, design engineers, Quality, and Automation to move from initial trials to dependable production. You will develop flexible processes that support high-mix, low-volume development work as well as repeatable, higher-rate manufacturing, and transfer validated processes from Huntington Beach into Mach’s production facilities Key Responsibilities Own laser cu