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Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265)

Seattle, Washington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-30

Core

Lead the creation of an AI-native digital manufacturing ecosystem for autonomous aircraft production, integrating software, data, and automation to transform factory operations.

Role type

Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead

Builds

AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), connected factory infrastructure, and digital factory roadmaps

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing, Defense technology, Industry 4.0, Industrial automation

Required skills

Digital manufacturing strategy, MES implementation, Industrial automation, Factory data systems, Cross-functional leadership, AI roadmap execution

Preferred skills

Aerospace/defense manufacturing, Greenfield factory launches, AI/ML in operations, AS9100 knowledge

Technologies

MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, PLCs, Sensors, Machine vision, Digital twins

Responsibilities

Develop and execute AI Manufacturing and Digital Factory roadmaps; Lead MES deployment and integration with factory systems; Define connected factory architecture for equipment and sensors; Drive automation initiatives across production and inspection; Establish digital threads connecting engineering, production, and supply chain.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope

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