Shield AI · 2 months ago
Electrical Quality Engineer (R3529)
Dallas Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Electrical Quality Engineer will manage the overall quality of a V-BAT aircraft module, ensuring effective execution of quality management processes while collaborating with design and manufacturing teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Degree in a field of STEM (B.S. level or equivalent)
5+ years of experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)
5+ years of developing PFMEA, Control Plans and/or Inspection Plans
5+ years of experience in supporting and working with Quality Management System (QMS)
5+ years of experience in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
Preferred
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
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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