Material Controls Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Controls Engineer to oversee and optimize end-to-end production processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and seamless integration of materials, systems, and workflows. This role involves leveraging MES/ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, material requirements, and kitting operations while collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and production teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the end-to-end production flow, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards
• Maintain production schedules through the coordination of planning and shortage management in the production build
• Support internal logistics processes through innovative staging workflow of materials
• Perform and organize kitting, de-kitting, and inventory management to support seamless material flow to production
• Validate and assist in the conversion of engineering BOMs (eBOM) into manufacturing BOMs (mBOM) for accurate kitting and lifecycle management
• Reconcile BOMs, monitor material conformity, and ensure proper documentation for production readiness
• Assess and optimize MES/ERP/MRP systems for effective production planning, coordination, and issue resolution
• Collaborate on ERP/MES system stand-up and maintenance to enhance production coordination and data accuracy
• Drive system and process enhancements to address production constraints and supply chain inefficiencies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align material requirements, resolve data issues, and maintain schedule fidelity
• Leverage knowledge regarding material requirements, alternates, consumables, spares, attrition, yield, lead times, quality flags, and other data sets relevant to the successful execution of scheduled build and test delivery
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and MES
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP/MES systems and their interdependencies.
• Experience in production planning, material management, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Ability to bridge communication gaps and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  
  

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.

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!