Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 7+ years of experience in material-flow, manufacturing, logistics, or supply-chain engineering, including work in complex production environments.
- Demonstrated experience taking material-flow solutions from analysis and design through implementation and operational handoff.
- Experience supporting production ramps, new product introductions, or capacity expansions across multiple programs or sites.
- Proficiency with facility and process layout tools, such as AutoCAD or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience building discrete event simulation models with tools such as FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio, or Siemens Plant Simulation.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use operational data to assess capacity, inventory, labor, space, and throughput.
- Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, WMS, or similar systems and their role in production material control, inventory accuracy, and lot or serial traceability.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and communicate recommendations clearly to technical teams and leadership.
- Commitment to safe, high-quality, disciplined execution in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, or in high-volume automotive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems, counterfeit parts prevention standards (AS5553, AS6174), and requirements for configuration management, traceability, and product preservation.
- Familiarity with defense marking, packaging, and property requirements, such as MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130 and item unique identification (IUID), MIL-STD-2073, and government property management.
- Experience supporting ITAR-controlled programs or other export-controlled work, where applicable to the role.
- Master's degree or professional certification in supply chain, industrial engineering, or project management.
- Experience with data visualization or analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python.
- Experience with automation, digital material tracking, warehouse optimization, or advanced manufacturing systems.
Full description
About Mach Industries
Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.
The Role
Mach Industries is seeking a Lead Material Flow Engineer to develop our internal logistics network to support consistent, on-time delivery of raw materials and WIP enabling high-rate production across Mach’s factories
In this role, you will design and scale end-to-end material flow across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites. This role leads the development of safe, efficient, and traceable processes that move parts and assemblies from suppliers and warehouses to production points of use. Working with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, and site leadership, you will prepare for next year's production ramp, deliver site-ready solutions, and establish standards that can be deployed consistently across Mach’s enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead material-flow strategy and implementation for production growth across multiple product lines and sites, from concept and capacity planning through launch, stabilization, and handoff of a fully detailed production plan to Operations.
- Map current and future-state value streams, and build discrete event simulation models to test flow, routing, staging, and capacity decisions before committing capital.
- Develop project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and readiness reviews; communicate status, decisions, and escalations to stakeholders and leadership.
- Coordinate with facilities, construction, and outside line builders, integrators, and equipment suppliers so their designs fit the overall site plan and material-flow requirements.
- Develop a plan for every part (PFEP) covering the full bill of materials for new products, rate increases, and site expansions, defining each part's storage location, packaging, replenishment method, and delivery route.
- Analyze and select the right presentation method for each part (kitting, sequencing, or line-side bulk replenishment such as kanban) based on part size, variety, usage rate, cost, space, labor, ergonomics, and quality risk, then plan the kit and sequence designs, build areas, staging, and delivery cadence.