shieldai
Senior Engineering Technician - Operational Excellence (R4703)
At a Glance
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Employment
- Full Time Employee
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- USD 28-42 per-hour-wage
- Department
- Operations Division
- Posted
- 2026-03-19T00:40:13.780000+00:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- Six Sigma
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
Benefits & Perks
d above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment
Requirements
5+ years of experience in an aircraft production/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated interest in manufacturing operations, Lean principles, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to interpret operational performance data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools.
Experience supporting Lean or continuous improvement initiatives within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, A3 problem-solving, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, or Kaizen facilitation.
Compensation & Benefits
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Responsibilities
Support the deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement of operational standards across manufacturing (5S, visual management, root cause analysis, and more).
Partner with manufacturing, production, material planning and logistics, and quality teams to execute cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People performance.
Maintain and enhance KPI dashboards and visual management systems to increase transparency, performance accountability, and daily management effectiveness.
Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, performance gaps, and areas of opportunity that inform improvement priorities.
Track action plans and ensure follow-through on corrective actions and improvement initiatives to drive sustained results.
Reinforce a culture of accountability and execution excellence by promoting disciplined adherence to operational standards.
About the Company
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai
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