Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

The role

This role leads manufacturing engineering for assigned aircraft systems, from prototype builds through full-rate production. The engineer works with Design, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to move products into production and improve manufacturability, quality, throughput and cost.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing engineering for assigned aircraft systems from prototype to full-rate production
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production methods and assembly sequences
• Design and validate assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs and manufacturing aids
• Write and maintain work instructions, SOPs and manufacturing specifications
• Work with Design Engineering on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) and engineering changes
• Lead prototype builds, first article inspections and new product introductions
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, ergonomics, safety and capacity
• Support supplier manufacturing readiness, process validation and qualification
• Mentor Associate and Manufacturing Engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience on complex aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics or advanced manufacturing products
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling and production methods for complex assemblies
• Strong understanding of machining, composites, electrical assemblies, precision mechanical assemblies or final system integration
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo or equivalent
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis and manufacturing documentation
• Experience supporting prototype builds, production ramp-up and New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Working knowledge of DFM/DFA principles
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice to have

• Experience on military, commercial aerospace, defense, automotive or advanced manufacturing programs
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001 or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping and continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM or digital manufacturing systems
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics or advanced production technologies
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits package 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
• Pay 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.