Manufacturing Engineer

About Machina Labs:

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn'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're building the manufacturing infrastructure that 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. 

Job Description:

Machina Labs is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Machine Production to join our growing team and help scale the next generation of robotic manufacturing systems. In this hands-on role, you will support the production ramp and process development of our RoboCraftsman forming cells, working at the intersection of robotics, advanced manufacturing, and production engineering.

You will play a key role in transitioning engineering designs into scalable manufacturing systems, optimizing material flow, assembly processes, and facility layout while supporting the evolution of our robotic forming technology. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges while bringing innovative hardware systems from early builds into reliable production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the scaling and development of Machina Labs’ RoboCraftsman forming cells, including optimizing assembly processes as production transitions from low-volume builds to higher-volume manufacturing.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) by converting Engineering BOMs (EBOMs) into Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMs) structured for efficient material flow, routing, and assembly operations.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support assembly, handling, and lifting operations; perform simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs and ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop detailed work instructions, assembly procedures, method sheets, and in-process documentation to ensure repeatability, quality, and process consistency.
• Support production planning activities including job planning, routing development, and scheduling; utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage work orders and coordinate production activities.
• Partner with facilities and production leadership to support facility build-out and production cell optimization, applying Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, develop time standards, and recommend tooling or equipment requirements for new or evolving product lines.