Staff Engineer, Composite Advance Manufacturing
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Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer at Shield AI, responsible for leading critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, scaling production for a next-generation jet, and optimizing throughput, cost, and quality in a fast-paced defense-tech environment.
About this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
As a Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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Skills
Additive ManufacturingAS9100Automation SystemsCATIAERPFibersimGenerative Shape DesignISO 9001Lean ManufacturingMRPNxProject ManagementSix SigmaSolidWorks
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