Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead

Lead digital factory transformation and AI manufacturing initiatives for an aerospace defense company.

• •Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead to develop and execute their AI Manufacturing roadmap and lead the deployment of digital factory systems.
• •This role will define the future of aircraft manufacturing through AI-enabled technologies.
• •Key Responsibilities Develop and execute Shield AI's AI Manufacturing roadmap.
• •Lead the deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of Shield AI's Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• •Define and deploy the digital architecture supporting production equipment and establish factory-wide connectivity.
• •Lead automation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for factory transformation.
• •Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline. 8+ years of experience in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, or industrial automation.
• •Experience implementing manufacturing software systems like MES, QMS, or analytics platforms.
• •Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial controls, and factory data systems.
• •Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.