December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing
About The Position
Mach Industries is seeking a New Graduate Manufacturing Engineer to own the industrialization of its products for high-rate production. The role works closely with Product Engineering, Build Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to design, validate, and launch high-volume manufacturing systems. It focuses on building reliable hardware at speed and developing flexible, adaptable manufacturing systems that support rapid production at scale. The engineer bridges product design and rate manufacturing, delivering solutions that improve manufacturability, cost efficiency, and speed of ramp. The position covers production planning from late-stage prototype builds through mass-production ramp at Mach’s Forge Factories. It includes designing manufacturing systems, optimizing product designs for manufacturing and assembly, planning launches and capacity, coordinating vendors and automation deployment, and supporting validation and factory production ramp-up. The role also drives quality and continuous improvement with technicians and cross-functional teams. The role is intended for candidates graduating with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree by December 2026 or January 2027. Compensation is listed at $105,000–$110,000 USD, with potential performance-based incentives and equity, as well as healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development support. Candidates must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of mechanical, manufacturing, build, or integration experience; experience from project teams, research, internships, and professional roles qualifies.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems, mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Graduation with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree by December 2026 or January 2027.
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume and/or high-tech manufacturing environments, including automotive and aerospace technology organizations.
- Experience applying Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles during planning, ramp, and steady-state production phases of a launch.
- Proficiency in probability- and statistics-based engineering problem-solving, preferably using tools such as Minitab.
- Hands-on experience with shop-floor processes such as machining, welding, composites, additive manufacturing, assembly, or test.
- Understanding of process documentation and quality systems.
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and process capability.
- Experience designing components and assemblies using first-principles DFM/A strategies.
- Familiarity with manufacturing system optimization strategies in high-volume production environments.
- Proficiency in CAD, preferably Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Own production planning from late-stage prototype builds through mass-production ramp at Mach’s Forge Factories.
- Design high-throughput manufacturing systems to achieve high first-pass yield at target cycle times.
- Optimize product designs using first-principles DFM/A, including part-count and complexity reduction, tooling and equipment compatibility, and poka-yoke implementation.
- Develop and execute manufacturing launch schedules.
- Lead cross-functional make-or-buy studies with Supply Chain to secure rate-capable vendors and ensure on-time part availability.
- Lead manufacturing virtual-build events covering fabrication feasibility and optimization, assembly sequencing, clearance analysis, GD&T, DVA, part presentation and handling, and tolerance stack-up risks.
- Define the manufacturing system through MBoM, BoP, and BoE data structures using EasyPlan, DELMIA, Heliux, or an equivalent tool.
- Collaborate with Controls Engineering to conceptualize and deploy automation cells and conveyance systems.
- Project-manage vendors through factory acceptance testing (FAT), on-site bring-up, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Own headcount and equipment capacity planning, OPEX and CAPEX estimates, PMTS cycle-time analysis, factory layouts, and NIOSH-compliant ergonomics.
- Support PFEP, including dunnage and material presentation; release controlled work instructions and quality gates in the MES; and provide daily production support during validation and factory production ramp-up.
- Drive quality through SPC, PFMEA, 8D root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement alongside technicians and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives tied to individual and company performance.
- Stock options or equity participation.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off.
- Funding for continuing education, training, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
