Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R6311)
$155K–$230K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field.
About the job
Leads manufacturing process development and production-line scale-up for multiple programs, including a new production line for a next-generation jet.
What you'll do
- Define manufacturing processes, sequences, tooling needs, and production controls for assigned assemblies or cells.
- Improve throughput and quality through time studies, bottleneck analysis, kaizen, standardized work, and corrective actions.
- Build production infrastructure, implement equipment and systems, and partner with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or a related STEM field.
- Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics, and/or assembly.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Proficiency in CAD software; familiarity with additive manufacturing or automation systems is also preferred.
Pay
USD 155,000–230,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
MES/QMS systems, Minitab, Excel, SPC, DOE, lean/5S, PFMEA, Control Plans
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