Associate Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace NPI & DFMA

Vertical Mag

Dallas, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Job summary

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

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment and collaboration across

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
  • 0–3 years in manufacturing/production/engineering.
  • Familiarity with CAD and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products or aircraft systems.
  • Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for repeatable production.
  • Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process flows.
  • Support DFMs/DFAs with design engineering to improve manufacturability.
  • Assist in prototype builds, NPI, and production ramp-up.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Troubleshooting
Communication
Team collaboration

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

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment and collaboration across

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