Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer — Production Impact

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for propulsion and fluid systems in aerospace and defense applications. You will guide development to production, work on engine and fuel/oil systems, and mentor junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have deep propulsion process experience, DFM/DFA know-how, and a track record of delivering robust production readiness in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting propulsion or fluid systems.
• Experience with engine assembly and integration, fuel and oil systems, and precision fluid system manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage changing priorities.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and root cause methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MES and manufacturing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering support for propulsion and fluid system assemblies.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for propulsion manufacturing issues.
• 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.
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing

Tools

MES & QMS

3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM)

LEAN manufacturing

ERP/MES systems

CAD software

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for propulsion and fluid systems in aerospace and defense applications. You will guide development to production, work on engine and fuel/oil systems, and mentor junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have deep propulsion process experience, DFM/DFA know-how, and a track record of delivering robust production readiness in fast-moving environments.