Sr Quality Specialist
Mach Industries
ABOUT MACH INDUSTRIES Founded in 2022, 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 As a Senior Quality Specialist, you will own critical quality processes that directly impact the reliability, manufacturability, and operational readiness of Mach Industries systems. You will serve as a technical authority within production, partnering closely with manufacturing, design, supply chain, and test teams to drive rapid issue resolution and scalable quality systems. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hardware environments and can independently lead inspection strategy, nonconformance management, supplier quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across production programs. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while helping define the standards, workflows, and rigor that enable production at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Own and execute advanced inspection and quality assurance activities for mechanical, electrical, and integrated assemblies across receiving, in-process, and final inspection environments - Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to develop and improve inspection methodologies and acceptance criteria - Lead nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review activities in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders - Drive closure of production quality issues by partnering directly with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and test teams on the factory floor - Own key quality system processes including MRB, calibration, inspection planning, first article inspections, and supplier quality activities - Support the development and maintenance of work instructions, work orders, MBOMs, and inspection records to ensure accuracy and compliance - Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, incoming inspection strategy, and supplier corrective action efforts to improve external quality performance - Analyze quality data and manufacturing trends to identify systemic issues and implement corrective and preventive actions - Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 and company standards - Support rapid product development and new product introduction (NPI) efforts by ensuring manufacturability, inspection readiness, and process control are incorporated early in the build lifecycle - Mentor junior inspectors and help establish scalable quality standards and best practices across the organization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant fields, or equivalent experience in lieu of education - 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, automotive, or advanced manufacturing quality environments - Strong proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T - Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software - Hands-on experience with receiving, in-process, and final inspection for complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies - Demonstrated experience owning nonconformance processes, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation - Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced production environment