Manufacturing Engineer – Machine Production

Manufacturing Engineer – Machine Production

Location:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Compensation: $120, USD per year

At Machina Labs, we're reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. Our platform uses the largest 7‑axis robots on the market to form 2D sheets of metal into complex 3D parts, layer‑by‑layer.

Traditional sheet metal production was designed for scale, not flexibility. It relies on costly dies and tooling that make lower volume projects prohibitively slow and expensive. We're changing that. Whether you're a defense prime building a few thousand airframes or an automaker building next‑generation panels, Machina Labs gives you the ability to iterate and manufacture at the speed of software.

With support from the venture arms of Toyota, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin, we're accelerating the future of manufacturing, one where factories are flexible, production is on‑demand, and innovation is unconstrained.

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 Robo Craftsman 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.

• Support the scaling and development of Machina Labs' Robo Craftsman 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.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to evaluate designs for manufacturability (DFM) and support engineering changes including ECOs, ECRs, first article inspections, and process improvements.
• Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues, resolve bottlenecks, and improve process reliability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, reporting systems, and operational records to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Operations Engineering experience in production environments, preferably in…