Shield AI
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
$55K–$100K
San Diego, CA, US · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in quality engineering or manufacturing; aerospace, defense, or regulated-industry experience preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
About the job
Ensures Shield AI’s aerospace and defense manufacturing processes and products meet quality, compliance, and reliability standards, while investigating issues and driving improvements.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain manufacturing quality procedures; monitor production for compliance.
- Analyze defects and process deviations, investigate root causes, and lead corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct supplier and internal audits, prepare compliance documentation, and drive process improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and statistical process control (SPC); experience working with suppliers and component-level quality.
Nice to have
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with defense or aerospace production processes; ERP systems, digital quality tools, NPI, or DFM.
Pay
$55K – $100K (currency not stated; salary type not stated)
Tools
ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, ERP
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