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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Manufacturing Engineering
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Seattle, WA$150k - $230kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer focused on manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems for advanced aerospace and defense platforms.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering 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
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Experience with mechanical/electrical integration
  • Experience with 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

Skills

Required:MES & QMS systems3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM)Supplier manufacturing processesStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Nice to have:5S/visual management

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses/certifications, and location
  • Equal opportunity employer benefits (subject to eligibility)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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