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Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing - Special Projects (R4972)

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

About the role

Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer who leads critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, drives throughput and cost reductions, and builds the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet. Works across engineering, supply chain, and production with mentorship to other engineers; focused on factory-scale execution and cross-functional impact.

Responsibilities

  • Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells.
  • Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls.
  • Build ergonomic workstations (height/reach zones, shadow boards, calibrated torque tools, ESD controls, POU materials).
  • Create visual, operator-ready Work Instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points, and MES revision control.
  • Conduct time studies, compute takt/CT, identify bottlenecks, and lead kaizen improvements.
  • Establish standardized work, visual controls, job aids, and layered audit systems; iterate with operators.
  • Capture shop-floor lessons learned defects, build issues, tooling feedback and drive root cause and corrective action.
  • Partner with Quality on in-process checks, error-proofing, and FAI readiness.
  • Implement ECOs, validate process updates, and maintain work instructions accordingly.
  • Tools & Skills: MES/QMS systems, torque analyzers, Minitab/Excel (SPC, capability, DOE), lean/5S, PFMEA, ergonomic assessment tools, Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Currently hold a Secret clearance required
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field
  • Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

Skills

Required:Bill of ProcessMBOM mappingErgonomic workstation designWork InstructionsTime studies / takt & cycle timeKaizenStandardized work / visual controlsRoot cause analysisQuality collaborationECOs & process validation

Benefits

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

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