Staff Engineer, Propulsion Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5185)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Project management","Root cause analysis","Corrective actions","Cross-functional collaboration","Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments"]

Lead manufacturing engineering for advanced aerospace and defense propulsion and fluid systems, supporting engine integration through production. Own manufacturing process development for engine/propmulsion assemblies, fuel and oil systems, pumps, and thrust-related hardware, partnering with design to improve manufacturability and reliability. Drive root-cause investigations, define work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods, and support supplier qualification, DFM/DFA reviews, and production readiness.

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Shield AI
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Staff Engineer, Propulsion Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5185)

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Job Summary

Lead manufacturing engineering for advanced aerospace and defense propulsion and fluid systems, supporting engine integration through production. Own manufacturing process development for engine/propmulsion assemblies, fuel and oil systems, pumps, and thrust-related hardware, partnering with design to improve manufacturability and reliability. Drive root-cause investigations, define work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods, and support supplier qualification, DFM/DFA reviews, and production readiness.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead manufacturing engineering support for propulsion and fluid system assemblies, from development through production.
  • •Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for engines, fuel systems, oil systems, pumps, and related propulsion hardware.
  • •Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility.
  • •Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for propulsion manufacturing issues, defining quality standards and inspection methods.
  • •Support supplier qualification, process validation, production readiness reviews, and lead DFM/DFA reviews and product transitions into manufacturing.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting propulsion or fluid systems.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing.
  • •Experience with engine assembly and integration, including fuel and oil systems and precision fluid system manufacturing.
  • •Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling, including DFM/DFA principles.
  • •Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceDefense
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing
Skills:Project managementRoot cause analysisCorrective actionsCross-functional collaborationAbility to adapt in fast-paced environments
Tech Stack:ERPMESQMS3DEXPERIENCETeamcenter (PLM)CADAS9100ISO 9001SOPs

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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