Quality Lead

Quality LeadAbout Machina LabsAt Machina Labs, were reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. Our platform uses the largest 6-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. Were changing that. Whether youre a startup building a few thousand airframes or an automaker prototyping next-generation components, 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, were accelerating the future of manufacturing, one where factories are flexible, production is on-demand, and innovation is unconstrained. About the RoleAs Quality Lead, youll take end-to-end ownership of building and maintaining the systems that ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where youll partner across engineering, operations, and supply chain to embed quality throughout our manufacturing process.You will lead Machinas AS9100D certification journey, establish the framework for continuous improvement, and lay the foundation for a scalable Quality Management System (QMS). This role is ideal for someone whos ready to step up from senior QE or supplier quality roles into owning a company-wide quality function at a fast-growing startup.What Youll DoBuild, document, and continuously improve Machinas Quality Management System in alignment with AS9100D and ISO 9001.Prepare and lead internal/external audits; manage findings, corrective actions, and preventive improvements.Drive root-cause analysis (RCCA), CAPA, and FMEA processes to eliminate recurring defects and ensure product reliability.Develop and maintain procedures for incoming, in-process, and final inspection.Manage supplier quality: conduct audits, establish Approved Supplier Lists, and monitor vendor performance.Lead MRB and nonconformance investigations; facilitate timely disposition of material.Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.Serve as the point person for quality training, awareness, and metrics reporting.Support customer and certification audits as Machina scales.What You BringB.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related discipline).5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Supplier Quality Engineering within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.Strong understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 standards and audit processes.Demonstrated experience with RCCA, CAPA, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.Proficiency with inspection methods, GD&T, PPAP/FAI, SPC, and risk-based thinking.Hands-on approach with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Passion for building systems, not just maintaining thema self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving environment.Bonus Points ForExperience in a quality manager/engineer role at an AS9100 Certified facility.Managed or participated in the certification process of a facility from a registrar to a recognized specification (ISO, AS9100, NADCAP, etc.).Prior participation in lean, safety, and compliance activities.Authored and/or revised technical documents (i.e. quality procedures, work instructions, process specifications, RCCA investigations, technical reports, etc.).Why Machina Labs? Opportunity to own the quality function from the ground up and shape how a next-generation manufacturing company scales.Work with a talented, mission-driven team combining robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing.Competitive base salary, stock options, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and generous PTO.In addition to the provided base salary range, this role also offers comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock OptionsMachina 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.$100,000 - $150,000 a yearCompensation details: 100000-150000 Yearly SalaryPI9f85294d5fdf-30511-38738270