Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 149,000 - 223,000 annuallyFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Root cause analysis"]

Lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle for advanced autonomous aircraft, driving improvements from early design and NPI through full-rate production. Develop and maintain AS9100-aligned quality systems, run root-cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality using data-driven monitoring, control plans, and inspection strategies.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 days ago

Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

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Job Summary

Lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle for advanced autonomous aircraft, driving improvements from early design and NPI through full-rate production. Develop and maintain AS9100-aligned quality systems, run root-cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality using data-driven monitoring, control plans, and inspection strategies.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain robust quality systems aligned to AS9100 standards.
  • •Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA).
  • •Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks and improve process capability.
  • •Support NPI efforts by establishing control plans and inspection strategies.
  • •Use data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 149,000 - 223,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
  • •5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles.
  • •Demonstrated root cause analysis and CAPA implementation (RCA/CAPA).
  • •Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including AS9100 (or similar).
  • •Experience with NPI and scaling production in a manufacturing environment, including SPC/process control methods.
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseHigh-reliability industries
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationRoot cause analysis
Certifications:ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Lean Six Sigma
Tech Stack:AS9100RCACAPANPISPCProcess controlDFMEATolerance analysisQMSMESPLMMetrologyNDTAutomated inspectionInspection/test methodsLean Six Sigma

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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