Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)
$149K–$223K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
About the job
Leads quality initiatives across the product lifecycle for autonomous aircraft, from design and new product introduction through full-rate production.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain quality systems aligned with AS9100; lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to identify risks, improve process capability, and support NPI, control plans, and inspection strategies.
- Use data-driven methods to improve manufacturing performance, shape quality strategy, mentor team members, and influence cross-functional decisions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles.
- Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions; knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality standards.
- Experience supporting NPI and production scaling; proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods; ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries; ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, tolerance analysis, design reviews, QMS, MES, PLM, data analysis tools, or advanced inspection and test methods.
Pay
USD 149,000–223,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, SPC, DFMEA, QMS, MES, PLM, NDT
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