Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

Seattle, Washingtonfull time

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a Staff Quality Engineer at Shield AI leads quality initiatives across the product lifecycle to ensure performance, reliability, and safety of autonomous aircraft. This role develops quality systems aligned with AS9100, leads root cause investigations, and partners cross-functionally to improve manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

At Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.
As a Staff Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping quality strategy, mentoring team members, and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority. This is an opportunity to work hands on with next generation aerospace technology and contribute directly to the delivery of highly reliable autonomous systems that will define the future of aviation.

Qualification

5+ years of experience in QualityExperience in aerospaceASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles
Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar)
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling production in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.)
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent
Knowledge of design for quality principles, including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design reviews
Experience working with quality and manufacturing systems (QMS, MES, PLM) and data analysis tools
Familiarity with advanced inspection or test methods (metrology, NDT, automated inspection, etc.)
*Compensation for this role is based on the position’s work location. The salary range shown reflects the listed location and may vary if the position is based in a different geographic market. Actual compensation will also consider factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity