Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Collaboration"]

Manufacturing Engineer specializing in the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframes for next-generation aircraft. You will design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs; define SOPs and process flows; collaborate with design, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability and compliance; use CAD tools for tooling design; perform RCCA and uphold AS9100/NADCAP standards in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
8 months ago

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

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Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer specializing in the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframes for next-generation aircraft. You will design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs; define SOPs and process flows; collaborate with design, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability and compliance; use CAD tools for tooling design; perform RCCA and uphold AS9100/NADCAP standards in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs to support high-precision structural integration.
  • •Define and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow for production.
  • •Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.
  • •Utilize CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for tool and fixture design and analysis.
  • •Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA) for manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 160,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityAnnual BonusBenefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • •5+ years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or tooling design
  • •Expertise in aircraft structure assembly with knowledge of fastening, drilling, and tolerance stack-up
  • •Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or equivalent) for tooling and assembly process design
  • •Familiarity with GD&T, metrology techniques, and precision alignment methodologies
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceAircraft manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CATIASiemens NXSolidWorksGD&TMetrology

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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