Head of Aircraft Production (R6147)
Shield AI · Seattle
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- Company
- Shield AI
- Location
- Seattle
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
About this job
We’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader to take X-BAT from early prototype builds through production launch and into rate production. You will lead prototype build execution and the manufacturing setup of our new Seattle-area facility, X-Forge 3. You’ll build the production team, establish the factory’s operating system and deliver the readiness needed to scale aircraft production safely, reliably and efficiently. This role carries accountability across the full journey: turning lessons from development builds into a repeatable production system, then leading that operation against safety, quality, delivery and cost commitments. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to make that happen.…
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