S
Shieldai17mo ago
USD 127771–191657/yr

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

United StatesDallasFull Time Employeelead
EngineeringOperationsEngineerManufacturing & Production
0 views0 saves0 applied
Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Technical Tools
EngineeringOperationsEngineerManufacturing & Production
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:
As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Listing Details

    Posted
    November 18, 2024
    First seen
    March 25, 2026
    Last seen
    April 13, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    18
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    54%
    Scored at
    April 13, 2026

    Signal breakdown

    freshnesssource trustcontent trustemployer trustcandidate experience
    Apply for this position ↗

    4 other jobs at Shieldai

    View all →

    Explore open roles at Shieldai.

    S
    Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)
    USD 136730–205096
    Full Time Employee
    S
    Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)
    USD 166632–249948
    Full Time Employee
    S
    Engineer II, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4597)
    USD 88075–132113
    Full Time Employee
    S
    Lead, Program Finance (R4707)
    International Office Entity

    Similar Staff Engineer, Manufacturing jobs

    S
    Shieldai
    Associate Engineer, Manufacturing (R4637)
    USD 84965–127447
    Full Time Employee
    S
    Shieldai
    Senior Engineer, Manufacturing (R4265)
    USD 100000–160000
    Full Time Employee
    SpacexSpacex
    CNC Machinist, Tool & Die (Starlink)
    DatabricksDatabricks
    Resident Solutions Architect - Manufacturing
    USD 180656-248360
    WaymoWaymo
    Manufacturing Design Engineer (Japanese Bilingual)
    USD 158000-171000
    A
    Ampsortation
    Manufacturing Engineer
    Newsletter

    Stay ahead of the market

    Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.

    A
    B
    C
    D
    Join 12,000+ marketers

    No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    S
    Staff Engineer, ManufacturingUSD 127771–191657
    Apply Now