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Staff Engineer, Industrial (R4300)

DallasOn-siteFull-time

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Senior Production Engineer designs and analyzes end-to-end manufacturing layouts and material flow for aerospace/advanced hardware, runs capacity and bottleneck assessments, and leads cross-functional reviews to ensure scalable production readiness.

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
The Senior Production Engineer applies 7+ years of experience designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts for aerospace or advanced hardware production. You will architect end to end workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling ensuring takt compliance, ergonomic operations, and scalable production readiness.

What you'll do:

  • Map current-state flow: cycle/takt times, operator walk paths, WIP, supermarkets/kitting strategies, replenishment loops.
  • Produce detailed 2D layouts and 3D/VR models with utilities, rack placement, POUs, FIFO lanes, safety zones, and equipment footprints.
  • Run capacity analysis, line balancing, buffer sizing, and kanban calculations.
  • Define material presentation (kitting, bulk, sequencing) and packaging standards for mechanical/composite/electrical parts.
  • Lead cross-functional layout design reviews with ME, IE, Quality, EHS, and Production.
  • Run discrete-event simulations (Plant Simulation/FlexSim/AnyLogic) to test throughput, sensitivity, and bottlenecks.
  • Write a Launch Layout & Flow Playbook including signage, floor markings, tugger routes, supermarket definitions, and build-station standards.
  • Support physical installation (tape-outs, rack placement, utility tie-ins) and validate performance through time studies and spaghetti diagrams.
  • Tools & Skills
  • AutoCAD, Visio, Plant Simulation/FlexSim/AnyLogic, time-study methods, line balancing, 5S/visual management, industrial engineering principles.
  • Required qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in factory layout, industrial engineering, material flow design, or related AME functions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, or related engineering field.
  • Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
  • Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems.
  • Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Skills

    2D Layout Design3D/VR Modeling5S/visual ManagementAnyLogicAutoCADCapacity AnalysisDiscrete Event SimulationFIFO LanesFlexSimIndustrial Engineering PrinciplesKanbanLayout Review FacilitationLine BalancingPlant SimulationPOUsRack PlacementSafety ZonesSpaghetti DiagramsTakt TimeTime Study MethodsVisioWip Analysis

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