# Senior Engineer, Manufacturing (R4265)
**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Salary:** $100K-$160K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Catia V5, Siemens Nx, Solidworks, GD&T, DFM, Dfa, As9100, Nadcap, Mil-Std, Rcca
**Posted:** 2025-12-20
> Designs and optimizes assembly tools, fixtures, and processes for advanced composite airframe fabrication in next-generation aircraft. Requires 5+ years in aircraft manufacturing, CAD proficiency (CATIA, NX), and expertise in structural assembly and compliance standards.
## Job Description
## What you'll do
- Design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs to support high-precision structural integration.
- Define and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow for production.
- Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.
- Utilize CAD software (**CATIA**, **NX**, **SolidWorks**, etc.) for tool and fixture design and analysis.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (**RCCA**) for manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards (**AS9100**, **NADCAP**, **MIL-STD**, etc.) and company policies.

## Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or tooling design.
- Expertise in aircraft structure assembly with knowledge of fastening, drilling, and tolerance stack-up.
- Proficiency in CAD software (**CATIA V5**, **Siemens NX**, or equivalent) for tooling and assembly process design.
- Familiarity with **GD&T**, metrology techniques, and precision alignment methodologies.
- Experience working with automated assembly systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Knowledge of **DFM/DFA** (**Design for Manufacturability & Assembly**) principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

## Preferred qualifications
- Prior experience in military aircraft programs (**F-35**, **B-21**, **F/A-18**, **F-22**, etc.).
- Understanding the fabrication, trimming, drilling, fastening, and bonding of composite and metallic aircraft components.
- Understanding of composite materials, layup processes, curing, and bonding techniques.
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