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Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Manufacturing Engineering
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Dallas, TX$127.8k - $191.7kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Staff Manufacturing Engineer responsible for owning critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, scaling operations, deploying capital equipment, and building production-line infrastructure for a next-generation jet, with cross-functional leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes.
  • Drive the scale-up of flagship product line, balancing throughput, quality, and cost.
  • Lead the manufacturing engineering effort for launching a new production line for a larger and more capable jet.
  • Scope and deploy critical production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems.
  • Engage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems.
  • Mentor engineers and production personnel to build organizational capability and technical depth.
  • Champion cross-functional initiatives that standardize and improve manufacturing performance at scale.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus in rapid growth environments
  • Experience in owning the scale of production processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process design and optimizationScale-up and production planningCapital equipment sourcing and integrationMentorship and team developmentCross-functional program leadership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location. Offers contingent on cleared background and possible reference check.”
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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