Staff Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

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Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 149,000 - 223,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, ensuring performance, reliability and safety of autonomous systems. You will develop and maintain robust quality systems aligned with AS9100, lead RCA/CAPA, and partner with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to improve process capability.

This role involves mentoring, shaping quality strategy, and contributing to next-generation aerospace technology in a hands-on capacity, with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years in Quality/Manufacturing/Process Engineering roles.
Experience leading RCA/CAPA and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality systems.
Experience with NPI and scaling production.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and SPC methods.

Responsibilities

Lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle to improve performance, reliability and safety.
Conduct root cause analyses and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
Support NPI efforts and establish control plans and inspection strategies.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to monitor manufacturing performance using data-driven methods.