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      <Title>Senior Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells.</li>
<li>Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls.</li>
<li>Build ergonomic workstations (height/reach zones, shadow boards, calibrated torque tools, ESD controls, POU materials).</li>
<li>Create visual, operator-ready Work Instructions with torque specs, PPE, inspection points, and MES revision control.</li>
<li>Conduct time studies, compute takt/CT, identify bottlenecks, and lead kaizen improvements.</li>
<li>Establish standardized work, visual controls, job aids, and layered audit systems; iterate with operators.</li>
<li>Capture shop-floor lessons learned defects, build issues, tooling feedback and drive root cause and corrective action.</li>
<li>Partner with Quality on in-process checks, error-proofing, and FAI readiness.</li>
<li>Implement ECOs, validate process updates, and maintain work instructions accordingly.</li>
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<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production systems, process development, or assembly engineering.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related STEM field.</li>
<li>Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.</li>
<li>Proficiency in CAD software</li>
<li>Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design.</li>
<li>Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines</li>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$150,000 - $230,000 a year</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>MES/QMS systems, torque analyzers, Minitab/Excel (SPC, capability, DOE), lean/5S, PFMEA, ergonomic assessment tools, Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, CAD software, advanced manufacturing technologies, manufacturing equipment and tooling design, project management</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, producing intelligent systems for protecting service members and civilians.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/38657de3-7e8d-4be8-80a4-e898a68727e6</Applyto>
      <Location>Dallas</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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