Shield AI
Associate Engineer, Manufacturing
$85K–$127K
Dallas, Texas · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jan 12, 2026
- Experience
- 0–3 years; internship and co-op experience considered.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
About the job
Supports development and improvement of manufacturing processes for aerospace systems, including tooling, documentation, prototype builds, product launches, and production ramp-up.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production documentation.
- Support prototype builds, new product introductions, production readiness, and process validation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and collaborate across teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience; internship and co-op experience considered.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production operations.
- Familiarity with CAD software; basic understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing; prototype builds, NPI, or production environments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP, MES, PLM, or AS9100.
Pay
USD 84,965–127,447 per year (base salary)
Tools
CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, ERP, MES, PLM, AS9100
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