Director of Production

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 190,000 - 290,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Collaboration","Strategic thinking","Data-driven decision making"]

Lead U.S.-based manufacturing operations for Shield AI, architecting scalable, high-precision production systems and teams to deliver aerospace-grade aircraft at scale. Drive cross-functional initiatives with quality, engineering, and supply chain; embed data-driven decision making; champion continuous improvement and automation to enable rapid growth and reliable delivery.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
4 months ago

Director of Production

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Job Summary

Lead U.S.-based manufacturing operations for Shield AI, architecting scalable, high-precision production systems and teams to deliver aerospace-grade aircraft at scale. Drive cross-functional initiatives with quality, engineering, and supply chain; embed data-driven decision making; champion continuous improvement and automation to enable rapid growth and reliable delivery.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect and execute forward-looking production plans that balance scale, agility, and quality while meeting cost and delivery goals.
  • •Drive aircraft production capabilities, implementing systems, processes, and staffing to support rapid growth.
  • •Lead high-performance teams across production operations, driving excellence through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.
  • •Collaborate deeply with quality, engineering, supply chain, and customer operations to integrate design, sourcing, and production workflows.
  • •Champion continuous improvement across throughput, takt, quality, and cost, embedding data-driven decision-making into daily operations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 190,000 - 290,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • •10+ years of production leadership in advanced manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, or similar)
  • •Proven experience building and scaling a manufacturing operation
  • •5+ years leading large teams in high-precision, high-throughput settings
  • •Experience managing complex outsourced manufacturing or tiered vendor ecosystems
Experience:10+ yearsAerospaceManufacturingDefense
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationStrategic thinkingData-driven decision making
Languages:English
Tech Stack:LeanSix SigmaAutomationData dashboards

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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