Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184) - Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.

Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for:

Actuators

Motors and drives

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Pumps and fluid systems

Powertrain components

Motion-control assemblies

Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility

Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues

Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods

Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews

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

Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives

Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams

Mentor junior manufacturing engineers

MES & QMS systems

3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems

Supplier manufacturing processes

5S/visual management

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.

Experience with:

Actuators and motion systems

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Mechanical/electrical integration

Precision mechanical assemblies

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling

Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience

Experience with servo systems and motor control assemblies

Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization

Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis

Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001

Proficiency in CAD software