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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184)

SeattleOn-site

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Leads manufacturing engineering for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies, developing processes, tooling, and work instructions for actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and motion-control systems in aerospace and defense production environments.

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:

We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.

What you'll do:

  • Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for:
  • Actuators
  • Motors and drives
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pumps and fluid systems
  • Powertrain components
  • Motion-control assemblies
  • Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility
  • Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues
  • Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods
  • Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews
  • Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing
  • Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities
  • Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria
  • Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams
  • Mentor junior manufacturing engineers

    • Tools & skills:

  • MES & QMS systems
  • 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
  • Supplier manufacturing processes
  • 5S/visual management
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Required qualifications:

  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • Experience with:
  • Actuators and motion systems
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Mechanical/electrical integration
  • Precision mechanical assemblies
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling
  • Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience
  • Experience with servo systems and motor control assemblies
  • Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
  • Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
  • Proficiency in CAD software

    • Skills

    3DEXPERIENCE5SActuatorsAS9100CADCorrective Action MethodologiesDFADFMERPGD&THydraulicsISO 9001Lean ManufacturingMechanical–electrical IntegrationMESMotor Control AssembliesPLMPneumaticsPrecision Mechanical AssembliesQMSRoot-cause AnalysisServo SystemsSOPsTeamcenter

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