Senior Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing · Shield AI

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:59:24 GMT
Engineering

Shield AI · Dallas · $150,000 - $230,000 a year · onsite

The Senior Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer will leverage 10+ years of experience establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and MES-driven instructions for aerospace assemblies. This role drives production stability during early builds and rate acceleration by developing repeatable processes, eliminating waste, and enhancing quality.

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.

Requirements:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Proficiency in CAD software

Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems.

Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design.

Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines