Associate Engineer Manufacturing Dallas, Texas Operations Division - Production Full Time Employee On-site Apply for this job
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AIs technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Job Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.
Design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs to support high-precision structural integration.
Define and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow for production.
Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.
Utilize CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for tool and fixture design and analysis.
Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA) for manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-STD, etc.) and company policies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
2 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or tooling design.
Expertise in aircraft structure assembly with knowledge of fastening, drilling, and tolerance stack-up.
Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, V5, Siemens NX, or equivalent) for tooling and assembly process design.
Familiarity with GD&T, metrology techniques, and precision alignment methodologies.
Experience working with automated assembly systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Knowledge of DFMDFA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly) principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in military aircraft programs (F-35, B-21, FA-18, F-22, etc.).
Understanding of the fabrication, trimming, drilling, fastening, and bonding of composite and metallic aircraft components.
Understanding of composite materials layup processes, curing, and bonding techniques.
Salary and Benefits
84965 - 127447 a year
LI-JM1LB 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
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