Staff Engineer, Integration Manufacturing (R5187)

Shield AI•Dallas, TX

11d

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a highly cross-functional Staff Integration Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead final system integration and production readiness activities for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring successful integration of electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission systems into complete operational vehicles and assemblies. The ideal candidate has broad multidisciplinary manufacturing experience and thrives in highly integrated production environments.

Requirements

7+ years of manufacturing engineering or systems integration experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
Experience with: Electrical and mechanical integration, Production operations, Manufacturing process development, DFM/DFA principles
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense integration experience
Experience supporting autonomous systems, UAVs, or advanced mobility platforms
Familiarity with low-rate initial production (LRIP) and production scaling
Experience with factory integration and manufacturing line design
Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
Proficiency in CAD software

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing integration activities across electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and vehicle systems
Develop and optimize final assembly and integration processes
Coordinate system-level builds, integration sequencing, and production flow planning
Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for integration and assembly issues
Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods
Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing
Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities
Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria
Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers