Full-Time
Senior Staff Manufacturing Planner
Updated on 3/14/2025
Shield AI
501-1,000 employees
Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense
Compensation Overview
$150k - $225kAnnually
Senior
Dallas, TX, USA
This position requires 50% travel to India.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management.
- Expertise in ERP/MRP systems for planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Experience training and developing planning teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work across time zones.
- Develop and implement production planning processes for the India facility, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Train and mentor local planning staff on best practices, ERP/MRP systems, and workflow management.
- Establish key performance metrics and reporting structures to monitor and optimize production scheduling.
- Work closely with supply chain, production, and engineering teams to ensure material availability and schedule adherence.
- Identify and resolve planning bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and coordination issues as the facility ramps up.
- Experience setting up planning functions in new manufacturing facilities, particularly in India.
- Background in aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with international supply chain coordination and vendor management.
- Ability to analyze data and develop strategies for improving scheduling efficiency.
Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops AI-powered systems, including autonomous drones, that assist military operations, especially in environments where GPS and communication are unavailable. This technology allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI primarily serves government and defense clients, including various branches of the U.S. military, and generates revenue through contracts with these organizations. What sets Shield AI apart from its competitors is its focus on advanced AI solutions tailored for challenging operational scenarios, as well as its strategic acquisitions, like Martin UAV, which enhance its capabilities. The company's goal is to protect lives by providing innovative technology that improves military operational safety and effectiveness.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $240 million funding round boosts Shield AI's Hivemind platform deployment and market reach.
- Partnerships with Booz Allen and L3Harris enhance Shield AI's defense technology offerings.
- Gary Steele's appointment as CEO positions Shield AI for accelerated growth and scaling.
What critics are saying
- Emerging AI defense startups could threaten Shield AI's market position with competitive solutions.
- Geopolitical tensions may impact Shield AI's international operations and partnerships.
- Reliance on large government contracts poses risks if funding priorities shift.
What makes Shield AI unique
- Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
- The company focuses on AI systems for defense, enhancing military safety and efficiency.
- Strategic acquisitions like Martin UAV expand Shield AI's capabilities in autonomous systems.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Services
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Bereavement Support
Flexible Work Hours
PTO
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code
Yearly Swag Items
Unlimited Snacks
Bottomless Beverages
Annual Celebrations
Work From Home Benefits
Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 0%The partnership will combine Booz Allen's deep mission engineering expertise with Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise platform, initially focused on building solutions for the Department of Defense.
Earlier, Shield AI announced on the 6th that it secured $240 million in funding from strategic investor Hanwha Aerospace and existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz.
SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software and defense aircraft, today announced a leadership transition designed to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. Gary Steele, a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience scaling global technology enterprises, will join Shield AI as CEO on May 13, 2025. Steele will also join Shield AI's Board of Directors, bringing a proven track record of driving high-growth companies toward operational scale and market leadership.After a decade as Co-Founder and CEO, Ryan Tseng has made the decision to step down from his role and transition into Co-Founder and President, where he will focus on driving senior level engagement with the US and foreign policy and defense leaders, as well as with aerospace and defense companies. Under Ryan's leadership, Shield AI has achieved extraordinary growth, expanding to more than 900 teammates, raising over $1 billion in funding, and becoming the fourth multi-billion-dollar defense technology company."Among my most important responsibilities has always been ensuring Shield AI is led by the absolute best person for the role. Exceptional leaders prioritize mission, embody honor, are service-driven, intellectually rigorous, tireless in effort, wise in judgment, and introspective," said Ryan Tseng. "Over the past year, with the demand for autonomy solutions at scale and the growth of our aircraft business, it became unmistakably clear that Shield AI required a leader with not only deep software expertise but proven experience scaling technology organizations
Learn more about the $240 million F-1 strategic financing round closed by Shield AI to help expand the deployment of its Hivemind Enterprise AI-powered autonomy software suite.
Industrial observers say Shield AI's software could be integrated into Hanwha's future unmanned aircraft platforms.