# Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5a5a0ca3-ce05-4c82-97a0-a0a943f6937e

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Salary: 127771 – 191657 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads manufacturing operations and infrastructure buildout for advanced aerospace systems, directing process optimization, equipment selection, and team development across multiple defense programs. It suits someone with factory-scale experience who can drive cross-functional technical initiatives and mentor other engineers.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Process Optimization

## Required

- Lead manufacturing processes across multiple programs
- Increase throughput and reduce costs
- Build production line infrastructure for next-generation aircraft
- Select and deploy capital equipment
- Implement hardware and software tools
- Establish robust production systems
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and production
- Mentor other engineers

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/60960e9b-f39e-48bf-b2ea-f61a58db8a5d/apply