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Shield AIShield AIDallas, TX

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Leads design, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for jet production lines, deploys equipment and tools, mentors engineers, and drives cross-functional improvements in a rapid-growth environment. Requires 7+ years experience in manufacturing engineering and bachelor's in relevant field.

128k – 192k/yr
On-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes.
  • Drive the scale-up of our 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 critical production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems.
  • Engage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems.
  • Mentor engineers and production personnel to build organizational capability and technical depth.
  • Champion cross-functional initiatives that standardize and improve manufacturing performance at scale.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus in rapid growth environments
  • Experience in 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
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
  • Proficiency in CAD software
  • Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making in a manufacturing context
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design
  • Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaCADERPMrpMachiningCompositesAvionicsAssemblyAs9100Iso 9001Additive ManufacturingAutomation Systems
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