Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Mentorship","Fast-paced adaptability","Project management"]

Own critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, driving initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale production. Lead infrastructure build-out for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting capital equipment, implementing hardware/software tools, and establishing production systems. Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production to integrate new technologies, source and onboard vendors for equipment and automation, and mentor engineers and production personnel.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 days ago

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

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Job Summary

Own critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, driving initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale production. Lead infrastructure build-out for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting capital equipment, implementing hardware/software tools, and establishing production systems. Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production to integrate new technologies, source and onboard vendors for equipment and automation, and mentor engineers and production personnel.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes.
  • •Drive the scale-up of the flagship product line, balancing throughput, quality, and cost.
  • •Lead the manufacturing engineering effort for launching a new production line for a larger and more capable jet.
  • •Scope and deploy production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems.
  • •Engage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems, and mentor engineers and production personnel.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in rapid growth environments.
  • •Experience owning the scale of production processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.
  • •Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
  • •Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, plus proficiency in CAD.
Experience:7+ yearsDefense-techAircraft manufacturingRapid growthStartup
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Skills:Technical leadershipCross-functional collaborationMentorshipFast-paced adaptabilityProject management
Certifications:AS9100ISO 9001
Tech Stack:CADERPMRPLean ManufacturingSix SigmaAdditive manufacturingAutomation systemsMachiningCompositesAvionics

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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