Easy Apply
Easy Apply
The Quality Manager ensures product quality by developing internal procedures, conducting audits, and managing relationships with stakeholders to enhance quality systems.
About Machina Labs
Machina Labs was founded in 2019 to redefine how the world manufactures. Based in Los Angeles, we are pioneering the software-defined factories of the future—where advanced robotics and artificial intelligence replace rigid tooling and enable rapid, flexible production at any scale.
Our mission is simple yet transformative: unlock manufacturing and unconstrained innovation. By developing modular robotic forming systems, we empower industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense to design, prototype, and produce with unprecedented speed, efficiency, and sustainability.
Backed by leading deep-tech investors, including NVIDIA’s NVentures, Innovation Endeavors, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, Machina Labs is building the first commercial robotic sheet metal forming machines—creating a future where manufacturing is as agile and adaptive as software.
Every day, we work side by side with some of the world’s most innovative organizations to solve their toughest challenges and accelerate the pace of progress. At Machina Labs, we’re not just building robots; we’re reshaping entire industries.
Join us as we bring the factory of the future to life!
About the Role
The Quality Manager plays a key role in creating the internal procedures and quality systems that ensures our customers are satisfied with our products and services. The Quality Manager will drive continuous improvement and work with stakeholders through the entire process to enhance quality for our customers. It will be a key position as Machina works towards AS9100D certification of facility and quality system.
The role will develop standardized procedures to ensure consistent quality performance, FMEA, work with process engineers in applying statistical tools, root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and identify opportunities for process improvement. The individual will participate as the internal auditor and prepare appropriate documentation to enhance consistency and training efforts and ensure compliance.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare, document, and communicate quality procedures.
- Analyze and report findings of production customer returns (RMA) and internal rejections (NCR) Issues.
- Create and own Quality Manual and development of related documents.
- Follow-up and verify the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
- Manage relationships with customers, suppliers and internal Machina Labs personnel for quality related issues.
- Perform audit of suppliers as deemed necessary.
- Conduct technical/statistical studies (PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA, First Article Reports, etc.).
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality related policies and procedures based on corporate and government/customer requirements, while working towards AS9100 certification.
- Review process and documentation to measure adherence to the quality standards, customer flow down and AS9100 requirements.
- Manage internal surveillance activities and external audits (e.g., third- party accreditation, customer, and government, etc.).
- Develop, revise, and implement compliant quality procedures.
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc. to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement and monitor updated processes.
- Create and manage Approved Supplier List.
- Take ownership of acceptance test procedures related to internal and external cell activities certification process.
- Develop the procedures and process related Material Review Board (MRB) activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations, and assist in the timely dispositioning and processing of nonconforming material.
- Review contract flowdowns and quality clauses to ensure requirements are met.
What We're Looking For:
- B.S. of engineering in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or related engineering field.
- 5+ years of industry experience.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment.
- Worked in an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment.
- Ability to create and edit quality procedures using PC.
- Experience with Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or equivalent).
Bonus Points For:
- Experience 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.).
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.
Top Skills
Excel
Office Suite (Word
Powerpoint)
Similar Jobs at Machina Labs, Inc
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Design and develop responsive frontend interfaces, ensuring intuitive user experiences and collaboration with backend teams. Prototype 3D visualization components.
Top Skills:
AWSAzureDockerFigmaGCPGrpcPythonReactRestful ApisThree.JsTypescriptWebgl
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Design and implement scalable backend services for real-time automation and cloud orchestration. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize backend systems, and contribute to CI/CD processes.
Top Skills:
AzureKafkaMongoDBNode.jsPythonRabbitMQTypescriptZeromq
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
The Robotic Process Engineer will engage with customers to define technical requirements, conduct feasibility assessments, develop prototypes, and collaborate with various teams to ensure manufacturability of solutions.
Top Skills:
Cad SoftwareCam SoftwareCnc ProgrammingPython Scripting
What you need to know about the Charlotte Tech Scene
Ranked among the hottest tech cities in 2024 by CompTIA, Charlotte is quickly cementing its place as a major U.S. tech hub. Home to more than 90,000 tech workers, the city’s ecosystem is primed for continued growth, fueled by billions in annual funding from heavyweights like Microsoft and RevTech Labs, which has created thousands of fintech jobs and made the city a go-to for tech pros looking for their next big opportunity.
Key Facts About Charlotte Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 90,859; 6.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lowe’s, Bank of America, TIAA, Microsoft, Honeywell
- Key Industries: Fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (CED)
- Notable Investors: Microsoft, Google, Falfurrias Management Partners, RevTech Labs Foundation
- Research Centers and Universities: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Northeastern University, North Carolina Research Campus
