Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer (Associate)

BlackCube Labs; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for next‑generation aerospace systems. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to transition products from design into production while supporting prototype builds, NPI, and ramp-up.

The role covers airframe structures, electrical, propulsion, mechanical, avionics, final integration, or ground support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products or aircraft systems.
• Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to support safe, repeatable, and efficient production.
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing process documentation, SOPs, and process flows.
• Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost through DFM/DFA.
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds, production readiness activities, and new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and IE to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
• Support tooling validation, first article inspections, process qualification, and production validation activities.
• Utilize CAD software to develop tooling concepts, manufacturing layouts, and production support equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, and increasing manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Shield AI seeks an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for next‑generation aerospace systems. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to transition products from design into production while supporting prototype builds, NPI, and ramp-up.

The role covers airframe structures, electrical, propulsion, mechanical, avionics, final integration, or ground support