Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R4968)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Project management","Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership"]

Senior-level manufacturing engineering role focused on establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and MES-driven instructions for aerospace assemblies to drive early builds, rate acceleration, and quality improvements in a fast-paced, startup/rapid-growth environment.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
8 months ago

Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R4968)

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Job Summary

Senior-level manufacturing engineering role focused on establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and MES-driven instructions for aerospace assemblies to drive early builds, rate acceleration, and quality improvements in a fast-paced, startup/rapid-growth environment.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells.
  • •Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls.
  • •Build ergonomic workstations (height/reach zones, shadow boards, calibrated torque tools, ESD controls, POU materials).
  • •Create visual, operator-ready Work Instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points, and MES revision control.
  • •Conduct time studies, compute takt/CT, identify bottlenecks, and lead kaizen improvements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 190,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field.
  • •Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.
  • •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceManufacturingStartup
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Project managementCommunicationProblem-solvingLeadership
Tech Stack:MESQMSTorque analyzersMinitabExcelSPCDOELean5SPFMEAErgonomic assessment toolsControl PlansSOPsCAD

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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