Staff Engineer, Industrial

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Project management","Cross-functional leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Continuous improvement"]

Design and optimize factory and production systems for advanced aerospace products. Own facility layout development, material flow strategies, line balancing, and capacity planning, and lead greenfield manufacturing planning from concept through production launch. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Quality, EHS, and Program Management to deliver scalable, data-driven manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational excellence.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
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Staff Engineer, Industrial

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Job Summary

Design and optimize factory and production systems for advanced aerospace products. Own facility layout development, material flow strategies, line balancing, and capacity planning, and lead greenfield manufacturing planning from concept through production launch. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Quality, EHS, and Program Management to deliver scalable, data-driven manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational excellence.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead factory layout development, production line design, and manufacturing system optimization for new and existing production programs.
  • •Plan and execute greenfield manufacturing facilities, including master planning, space allocation, utility requirements, equipment placement, production flow, and capacity planning.
  • •Develop manufacturing concepts from early planning through production launch, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
  • •Design and optimize material flow, point-of-use storage, supermarkets, kitting strategies, replenishment systems, tugger routes, and warehouse logistics.
  • •Lead cross-functional factory design reviews and use discrete-event simulation to validate throughput and optimize manufacturing strategies before implementation.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • •8+ years of experience in industrial engineering, factory design, manufacturing systems, production planning, advanced manufacturing engineering, or greenfield facility development.
  • •Experience designing factory layouts, production lines, and scalable manufacturing systems for complex products.
  • •Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects, facility expansions, or major production line launches.
  • •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, composites, electrical assemblies, precision mechanical assemblies) and support for production ramp-up and NPI.
Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefenseAdvanced manufacturingGreenfield manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Skills:AnalyticalProject managementCross-functional leadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingContinuous improvement
Certifications:Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black BeltContinuous improvement certification
Tech Stack:AutoCADSolidWorksRevitVisioSiemens Plant SimulationFlexSimAnyLogicTime studiesMTMMOSTLean ManufacturingSix SigmaValue Stream Mapping (VSM)5SKanbanVisual ManagementMaterial flow analysisWarehouse and logistics designFactory master planningFactory layout development

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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