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Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Manufacturing Engineering
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Dallas, TX$100k - $160kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for leading development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for advanced aerospace systems, owning aircraft systems lifecycle, and driving manufacturability, quality, throughput, and cost improvements from development through production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities for assigned aircraft systems from prototype development through full-rate production.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, production methods, and assembly sequences to improve safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
  • Design and validate assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to support efficient and repeatable production.
  • Develop and maintain work instructions, manufacturing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and manufacturing specifications.
  • Partner with Design Engineering to influence product designs through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) and support engineering change implementation.
  • Lead prototype builds, production readiness activities, first article inspections, and new product introductions.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using structured root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, safety, and production capacity.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, and Program Management to achieve program objectives.
  • Support supplier manufacturing readiness, process validation, and qualification activities as required.
  • Utilize CAD software to develop tooling concepts, manufacturing aids, and production support equipment.
  • Mentor Associate and Manufacturing Engineers while promoting engineering best practices and manufacturing standards.
  • Support production planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing strategy for future production growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing products.
  • Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods for complex assemblies.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, electrical assemblies, precision mechanical assemblies, or final system integration.
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience supporting prototype builds, production ramp-up, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentDFM/DFACAD softwareRoot cause analysisProject leadership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Salary compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and location; offers contingent on background check.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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