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Technical Program Manager

Machina Labs

IT, Operations

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Posted on Aug 2, 2025

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Company

Machina Labs, founded in 2019 by aerospace and auto industry veterans, is a smart manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. Enabled by advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, Machina Labs is developing modular, software-defined factories of the future. Our mission is to enable Aerospace and Defense agencies to stay agile and efficient in achieving their objectives. The company is backed by leading investors in AI and Deep Tech.

We are seeking a technically skilled and execution-focused Technical Program Manager to join our team. This foundational hire will play a critical role in coordinating across internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of customer projects, with focus on getting Roboformed parts qualified and flying on military aircrafts. You will manage programs from initial scoping to final delivery, ensuring all moving parts are aligned and deadlines are met.

Key Objectives

Project Scoping: Define milestones for part DFM and qualification projects, set overall strategy and balance between internal engineering feedback to customer requirements.

Project Management: Own end-to-end execution of customer projects, from pre-sales scoping through delivery. Drive timelines, manage internal resources, and ensure milestone accountability.

Cross-functional Coordination: Act as the central liaison between Business Development, Engineering and Production teams. Drive alignment, track progress, and manage risk.

Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for technical program execution. Maintain clear and regular communication with customer teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment.

Essential Functions

Lead planning and execution for complex manufacturing and development programs.
Translate customer requirements into technical work plans and coordinate execution across software, robotics, process development, and production.
Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time and high-quality results.
Support proposal development, RFP responses, and technical documentation in collaboration with Business Development teams.
Host regular update meetings and deliver status reports for both internal stakeholders and customers.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements to streamline technical project delivery.
Collaborate with Robotic Process Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers in application engineering and qualification efforts of customer parts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant STEM field.
5+ years of experience in technical projects or program management roles within robotics, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments focused on DFM.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept to delivery.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with government or defense customers (DoD, aerospace primes, or federal agencies).
Background in application engineering, manufacturing processes, automation, or industrial systems.
Experience establishing TPM processes and best practices in an early-stage or rapidly growing company.
Comfort leading technical discussions around Application Engineering, DFM, quality, and manufacturing engineering topics.

What Sets You Apart

Systems Thinker: Ability to manage complex hardware-software projects with multiple dependencies.
Customer-Focused: Skilled at translating technical work into business outcomes and customer value.
Builder: Comfortable implementing foundational tools, processes, and practices in a growing organization.
Mission-Aligned: Motivated to support innovation in defense and advanced manufacturing.

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.

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