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Staff Engineer, Composite Advance Manufacturing

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

About the role

Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer responsible for owning critical manufacturing processes across programs, scaling production, and building infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including equipment selection, tooling, and integrated production systems. Mentors engineers, collaborates cross-functionally, and drives manufacturing performance at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes.
  • Drive the scale-up of our 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.
  • Develop CPD/Fibersim definitions & producibility assessments for composite parts.
  • 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 Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus in rapid growth environments.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks, NX, or CATIA).
  • Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD).
  • Experience in owning the scale of production processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing composites processes, including machining, lamination, 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:Leadership and cross-functional collaborationComposite Part Design (CPD) / Fibersim / GSDCAD softwareManufacturing systems & infrastructureVendor engagement & project management
Nice to have:Lean / Six Sigma

Benefits

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

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