Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

The role

This Staff Quality Engineer will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production. The role covers quality systems aligned with AS9100, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and working with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams on autonomous aircraft.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain quality systems in line with AS9100 standards
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to identify risks and improve process capability
• Support new product introduction efforts
• Establish control plans and inspection strategies
• Use data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance
• Shape quality strategy and mentor team members
• Influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Process Engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards such as AS9100 or similar
• Experience supporting new product introduction and scaling production in manufacturing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis)
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense or other high-reliability industries
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of design for quality principles, including DFMEA, tolerance analysis and design reviews
• Experience with quality and manufacturing systems (QMS, MES, PLM) and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with advanced inspection or test methods such as metrology, NDT or automated inspection

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits for full-time regular employees
• Equity for full-time regular employees
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Salary depends on factors such as skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.