Quality Reliability Specialist

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 Quality Reliability Specialist to execute and sustain the day-to-day operational systems that support engineering reliability, issue control, traceability, and quality management system effectiveness. You will manage nonconformance records, issue workflows, inspection coordination, quality records, document revisions, and inventory traceability. This role works across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Test, and customer-quality activities. The work is hands-on and connected to production, inspection, material control, audits, and hardware records in Huntington Beach. Key Responsibilities Execute and sustain nonconformance, material review board, corrective-action, and issue-tracking workflows for production and engineering hardware. Create, maintain, and close nonconformance records with accurate containment, disposition, evidence, ownership, and status information. Coordinate source, receiving, in-process, and final inspections while maintaining clear inspection records and material status. Support material review board activities and corrective actions by coordinating required information, approvals, follow-up, and closure. Maintain quality records, document revisions, audit checklists, and document-control activities across the quality management system. Support internal quality audits and early-process implementation by preparing records, tracking actions, and verifying completion. Maintain inventory and traceability controls for material, components, serialized hardware, inspection status, and disposition history. Support production, supplier, and customer-quality activities by preparing records, coordinating responses, and communicating open risks and actions. Quarterly project to learn and use productions tool such as FMEA, Control Plans, Measurement Analysis, etc. Up to 50% travel Required Qualifications Relevant hands‑on experience in quality operations, manufacturing operations, inspection coordination, document control, or a related hardware environment Experience maintaining nonconformance, material review, corrective-action, quality, inventory, or issue-tracking records. Knowledge of basic quality practices including containment, disposition, corrective action, inspection records, document control, and traceability. Ability to maintain accurate records, follow defined workflows, identify missing information, and drive actions to closure. Ability to coordinate clearly with engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, and inspection personnel. Ability to work hands‑on in production and inspection environments while managing multiple priorities and changing requirements. Inspection experience and familiar with measurement hand tools, GD&T, and product documentation review Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, internal audits, supplier audits, or other quality management system requirements. Experience with source inspection, receiving inspection, calibration or metrology records, or material‑certification review. Experience using QMS, ERP, PLM, inventory, document‑control, or issue‑management software. Experience supporting prototype builds, early production implementation, supplier quality, or customer‑quality activities. Experience with measurement software such as Verisurf, Polyworks, Calypso Disclosures This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license. Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out! Data Privacy To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit By applying for a job at Mach, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Recruiting Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mach Industries