Quality Engineering Technician; R4213

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 nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

• Perform inspections and testing on raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain and update existing inspection plans in 1
  
  Factory, adding clear instructions and visuals to support accurate inspections.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and tooling; conduct audits and document nonconformances.
• Act as the first line of response for production quality issues, investigating and resolving lower‑severity NCRs and escalating critical issues to Quality Engineers.
• Support shop floor containment by identifying affected units and establishing gate‑check inspections when needed.
• Lead MRB activities in production, coordinating rework plans, verifying rework execution, and ensuring compliance with QE direction.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, inspectors, and production teams to drive corrective actions and process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring production performance and recommending solutions.

• 3+ years of related experience and training in quality control or related positions.
• Understanding of GD&T principles.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools and calibrated equipment like calipers, micrometers, scales, ring gages, pin gages and other standard measuring instruments.
• Root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action methods.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in quality control or related positions within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Strong knowledge of measurement tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Familiarity with various inspection methods, techniques, and statistical process control (SPC) principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action processes.
• Ability to perform configuration verification of all levels of assemblies/hardware.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Mastery in computer applications, including spreadsheet software and quality management software.
• Strong adaptability, resilience, and grit.

$24 - $31 an hour

Full‑time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

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. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.