Mach Industries is building faster, smarter defense infrastructure for the modern era. Backed by Khosla and Sequoia.
About the role
Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbomachinery Balancing to establish, qualify, and scale balancing processes for our turbomachinery hardware. This role will support turbine wheels, compressor impellers and blisks, shafts, and complete rotating assemblies, taking balancing operations from development builds through repeatable production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of relevant experience in turbomachinery balancing, balancing-equipment applications, or manufacturing/process engineering with direct ownership of rotor-balancing processes
- Direct experience setting up and commissioning balancing stations, including equipment configuration, tooling implementation, calibration, and process validation
- Practical understanding of precision fixturing, GD&T, datum structures, alignment, concentricity, and runout
- Experience evaluating measurement repeatability, interpreting balance results, and resolving discrepancies between equipment readings and actual hardware or setup conditions
- A relevant engineering degree or equivalent practical experience developing and qualifying balancing equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to independently troubleshoot technical problems, document repeatable methods, and work effectively with engineers, machinists, technicians, and equipment suppliers
More about this role
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.
Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbomachinery Balancing to establish, qualify, and scale balancing processes for our turbomachinery hardware. This role will support turbine wheels, compressor impellers and blisks, shafts, and complete rotating assemblies, taking balancing operations from development builds through repeatable production.
You will own the balancing process, including equipment selection and commissioning, tooling development, measurement...
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