Mach Industries
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Test
$140K–$180K
Huntington Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Leads production testing for products and subsystems, defining test strategy and launching the stations, fixtures, software, and processes used from component testing through final acceptance.
What you'll do
- Own test strategy, coverage, limits, and execution, including PCB flashing, configuration, functional testing, rework, and final acceptance.
- Develop and launch test stations and fixtures; lead vendors through FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning, and validate systems before production release.
- Guide engineers and technicians, support floor troubleshooting and operations, and improve diagnostics and failure feedback to design and suppliers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technical field.
- 7+ years in manufacturing test, test engineering, or production validation in a complex hardware environment.
- Experience taking production test systems from concept through FAT/SAT, launch, and rate production; implementing PCB flashing and configuration for embedded electronics.
- Proficiency in at least one test development environment, such as Python, LabVIEW/TestStand, or C#.
Nice to have
- Production test experience in aerospace and defense, especially UAS, munitions, avionics, or propulsion.
- Active U.S. security clearance, or ability to obtain one.
Pay
$140,000—$180,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, LabVIEW/TestStand, C#, Siemens NX, JTAG/SWD, CAN, EPLAN, Minitab
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