Quality Engineer (R3101)

About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description

Are you a seasoned quality engineer with a passion for making a tangible impact both within your organization and on a global scale? Intrigued by cutting-edge technology and products? Keen on collaborating with mission-oriented colleagues who prioritize excellence and shared values? Shield AI is precisely where you belong!

What You'll Do:

• Own the overall quality management of a V-BAT aircraft module, overseeing New Product Introduction (NPI), Supplier Quality, and Product Quality processes.
• Serve as the systems expert for Shield AI’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring effective execution through mastery of processes, documentation, and data management. Drive continuous improvement by defining, updating, and streamlining essential quality documentation and activities.
• Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing teams to support the design development process. Provide expertise in quality assurance, process optimization, risk assessment and management, and strategies for verification, validation, and capability qualification. Identify and integrate industry standards to ensure the successful delivery of the V-BAT aircraft.
• Develop and evaluate inspection and testing methods, tools, and equipment to uphold product integrity. Conduct assessments to determine accountability and cost implications for products, materials, or processes that deviate from established standards and specifications.
• Review and refine quality systems to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and ensure consistent adherence to reliable standards. Maintain comprehensive documentation to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, including providing material review dispositions.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify underlying issues, implement effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in a field of STEM (B.S. level or equivalent).
• 3-5+ years of experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)
• 3-5+ years of developing PFMEA, Control Plans and/or Inspection Plans
• 3-5+ years of experience in supporting and working with Quality Management System (QMS).
• 3-5+ years of experience in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical: IPC-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)
• Industrial Experience: Aerospace sector, Defense sector, Automotive sector
• Techniques & Methodologies: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R).
• Regulatory & Standards: Experience in a regulated environment such as AS9100 and ISO9001
• Miscellaneous: Supplier Quality Management and Assurance, Process improvements and Experience or interest in model aviation or unmanned crafts.

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.