Senior Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing

The role

You will own key manufacturing processes across several programs and lead work to raise throughput, cut costs and scale operations. You will help build a new production line for a next-generation jet and mentor other engineers.

What you will do

• Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells
• Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs and process controls
• Build ergonomic workstations and calibrated torque tool setups
• Create operator-ready work instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points and MES revision control
• Run time studies, compute takt and cycle time, find bottlenecks and lead kaizen improvements
• Establish standardized work, visual controls and layered audit systems with operator input
• Drive root cause and corrective action on shop-floor defects and build issues
• Partner with Quality on in-process checks, error-proofing and first article inspection readiness
• Implement engineering change orders, validate process updates and maintain work instructions
• Use MES/QMS systems, Minitab/Excel SPC, lean/5S, PFMEA and control plans

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development or assembly engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics or related STEM field
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

Nice to have

• Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing or automation systems
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity (full-time regular employees)

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.