# Staff Engineer, Quality (R4744)
**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Salary:** $120K-$180K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** As9100, Rca, Capa, Spc, Npi, Dfmea, Qms, Mes, Plm, Lean Six Sigma, Ndt, Metrology
**Posted:** 2026-03-26
> Leads quality initiatives across product lifecycle for autonomous aircraft, developing AS9100-aligned systems, root cause analysis, and process improvements. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure reliability in manufacturing and NPI, requiring 5+ years experience and engineering degree.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain robust quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA).
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts, establish control plans and inspection strategies.
- Use data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
- Shape quality strategy, mentor team members, and influence cross-functional decisions.

## Required Qualifications
- **Bachelor’s degree** in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- **5+ years** experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
- Experience leading RCA/CAPA.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (**AS9100** or similar).
- Experience supporting NPI and scaling production in manufacturing.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control (**SPC**, capability analysis).
- Proven cross-functional collaboration skills.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries.
- **ASQ CQE**, **Lean Six Sigma** certification.
- Knowledge of **DFMEA**, tolerance analysis, design reviews.
- Experience with **QMS**, **MES**, **PLM**, data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with metrology, **NDT**, automated inspection.
**Apply:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/staff-engineer-quality-r4744-at-shield-ai-91af2445-d512-4617-83a8-3f32bb7374ad
**Canonical:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/staff-engineer-quality-r4744-at-shield-ai-91af2445-d512-4617-83a8-3f32bb7374ad