Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement) - Summer 2023

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.

Our 2023 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2024 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10 week paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end. You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn. Along with 30 other interns, across all three locations, you'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city. Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!

The summer intern will be assigned an engineering mentor and will help to directly support ongoing manufacturing activities from a process and quality perspective. You will identify issues that impact efficiency, cycle time, safety or quality; develop creative solutions; and implement solutions. This position will work directly in the production environment and also work behind the scenes analyzing manufacturing data for trends.

Projects will include: identifying automated IT solutions, automation, time studies, physical factory layouts, optimal workbench layout, improving work instructions, creating jigs/fixtures, standardization, or improving the assembly process.

This is an exciting and innovative opportunity to gain experience and insight into an emerging AI space!

Salary Range:  Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week

Hybrid = Several days in the office

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.

To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.