Staff Engineer, Quality (R4744) at shieldai

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Required qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) • 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles • Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) • Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar) • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling production in a manufacturing environment • Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.) • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams Preferred qualifications: • Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent • Knowledge of design for quality principles, including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design reviews • Experience working with quality and manufacturing systems (QMS, MES, PLM) and data analysis tools • Familiarity with advanced inspection or test methods (metrology, NDT, automated inspection, etc.) Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.