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Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Quality
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Seattle, WA$149k - $223kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Staff Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle for Shield AI’s autonomous aircraft, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety through AS9100-aligned quality systems, RCA/CAPA, NPI support, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.
  • Develop and maintain robust quality systems aligned with AS9100 standards.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA).
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality.
  • Support NPI efforts, establish control plans and inspection strategies, and use data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
  • Shape quality strategy, mentor team members, and influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading RCA/CAPA
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar)
  • Experience supporting NPI and scaling production in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.)
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fieldRCA/CAPAAS9100 or similar quality systemsNPI and production scalingStatistical analysis / SPCCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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