Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Manufacturing
Dallas, Texas · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
About the job
Leads manufacturing engineering for aircraft systems from prototype development through production, improving process readiness, quality, throughput, safety, and cost.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production methods, assembly sequences, and tooling for assigned aircraft systems.
- Lead prototype builds, production readiness, first article inspections, new product introductions, and production ramp-up.
- Partner across engineering and operations to resolve manufacturing issues, improve processes, support suppliers, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing products.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods for complex assemblies; supporting prototype builds, production ramp-up, and NPI.
- Proficiency with CAD software and understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing documentation, and DFM/DFA.
Nice to have
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, VSM, or continuous improvement methods.
- Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, digital manufacturing systems, automated equipment, robotics, or mentoring engineers.
Tools
CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, AS9100, ISO 9001, ERP, MES
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