Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for:
• Actuators
• Motors and drives
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Pumps and fluid systems
• Powertrain components
• Motion-control assemblies
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues
• Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods
• Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews
• 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

Tools & skills

• MES & QMS systems
• 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
• Supplier manufacturing processes
• 5S/visual management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electromechanical systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment
• Experience with:
• Actuators and motion systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Mechanical/electrical integration
• Precision mechanical assemblies
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience
• Experience with servo systems and motor control assemblies
• Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization
• 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

Additional Information

• 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.