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Sr Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Company | Shield AI |
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Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
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Salary | $165542 – $248313 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience working in aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision manufacturing environments, in a fast-paced rapid growth environment.
- Experience implementing substantial improvement to a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers to develop, optimize, and scale production processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.
- Scale and mature the production system for the V-BAT, increasing output while maintaining exceptional build quality and reliability.
- Stand up full-rate production from the ground up for our next-generation, jet-powered aircraft—shaping everything from layout and flow to tooling, training, and takt time.
- Collaborate closely with design, production, and supply chain teams to evaluate and implement new technologies and scalable manufacturing methods.
- Partner with engineering to establish standards and best practices that ensure engineering changes and design updates are implemented in a way that sets the production team up for success.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes align with safety, regulatory, and quality standards while supporting the company’s long-term strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Background in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or precision machining.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of implementing new manufacturing technologies.