Quality Engineering Technician (R3097)

About Shield AI     

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description:

The Quality Engineering Technician (QET) plays a critical role in Quality Sustainment in production. QET will be responsible for operational quality over their respective line. This includes overseeing current inspection plan quality, tool calibration, QA initial NCR response, rework inspection, and overall day-to-day production quality assurance.

• QET will edit existing inspection plans.
• QET will respond to inspector requests for inspection plan edits and confirm edit is necessary per part drawing.
• Draft vs Released – QET’s will switch inspection into “Draft” mode for editing. QET’s will NOT Release inspection plans.
• Images must be added with in depth inspection instructions.
• QET will notify QE of Inspection revision and request approval for release.
• Reason for Change – QET will provide reason for change and specific line items they have edited to QE.

• QET will support QEs on MRB assignment to either transact parts in Costpoint, inspect parts, and/or perform testing.
• QET will be quarterbacking rework and acquiring rework MOs from planning.
• QET will acquire rework instructions from manufacturing engineering.
• QET will sync with area supervisors where rework will be performed and verify rework is done correctly through inspection. QET will also monitor in-line rework and own/perform rework on a case-by-case basis upon QE/supervisor request/approval.

• 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. 

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

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.

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.