Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.  For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.    
Job Description: The Quality Engineering Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring conformance with production processes and inspecting incoming product to ensure that quality standards are met. The Quality Inspector is a critical role in the manufacture of reliable, world-changing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure the assembly documentation is accurate and complete.
• Observe assembly, lay-up, and torque operations.
• Conduct dimensional inspections on both parts and assemblies.
• Examine raw materials, piece-parts, and final assemblies.
• Produce First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, tolerances, and additional requirements.
• Document inspection and test results through logs, graphs, reports, and local systems.
• Uphold maintenance of test and measurement equipment as well as calibration systems.
• Assess customer returns and implement necessary internal corrective actions.
• Execute other tasks related to the position as directed by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification from a recognized quality institution like ASQ (American Society for Quality) is advantageous.
• Certification in AS9100 or similar quality management standards in aerospace is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Inspector role within aerospace manufacturing or a related industry.
• Experience in First Article Inspection (FAI) and familiarity with AS9102 standards.
• Practical experience with various inspection techniques and equipment (CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

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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.
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