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Production Welding Manufacturing Engineer

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Machina Labs, founded in 2019 by aerospace and auto industry veterans, is a cutting-edge manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, Machina Labs is revolutionizing smart factories and advanced manufacturing methods. The company is at the forefront of developing software-driven, modular manufacturing solutions that allow rapid reconfiguration for producing new products by simply changing the software. Backed by major AI and Deep Tech investors, Machina Labs is advancing capabilities in aerospace and automotive manufacturing.


Job Description

The Welding Manufacturing Engineer will focus on designing, developing, and optimizing weld tooling and processes to support production. The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards, particularly AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Specifications, and for driving continuous improvements in weld quality and efficiency. A strong background in welding tanks and structural assemblies is preferred. The Welding Manufacturing Engineer will also be involved in the development of manufacturing methods, documentation of processes, and deployment of best practices to ensure high-quality welds in aerospace applications.

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), so the successful candidate must meet the U.S. person requirements as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.


Typical Duties
  • Design, develop, and maintain weld tooling for both development and production environments, focusing on tanks and large structures.
  • Optimize welding processes, including robotic and manual welding techniques, to improve quality, cycle time, and overall efficiency.
  • Ensure welding processes and procedures meet AWS D17.1 Aerospace Specifications and other relevant industry standards.
  • Collaborate with Process Development Engineers to standardize welding processes and prepare them for production scalability.
  • Create internal welding procedures, ensuring quality conformance, in preparation for AS9100D Certification.
  • Conduct weld-related time studies, PFMEA, and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
  • Source external suppliers for weld materials and fixtures, ensuring they meet quality standards.
  • Utilize MRP systems to manage work instructions, bills of materials, and procurement of parts related to weld operations.
  • Lead Value Stream Mapping efforts to identify areas for process improvement and predict future-state welding operations.


Basic Qualifications
  • B.S. in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, welding engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of welding or manufacturing industry experience, with an emphasis on welding processes.
  • Experience working with AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Specification.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing weld tooling.
  • Familiarity with parametric design software (SolidWorks, Pro/E, etc.).
  • Strong ability to document processes and procedures for quality assurance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with tank and structural welding in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing engineering experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 Certified facility.
  • Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) software.
  • Prior experience implementing lean manufacturing principles and safety compliance.
  • Strong background in robotic welding and automated welding systems.


$100 - $150 an hour

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law. 


We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (888)444-9777. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

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To unlock manufacturing and unconstrain innovation, for all. Manufacturing parts should be as easy as a click of a button, from anywhere in the world, for any volume, without having to build expensive, rigid factories specific for each part.

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October 20, 2024

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