Head of Operational Excellence
Shield AI · Dallas, Texas
Defenseonsitedirector$174k–$261k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead operational excellence for V-BAT and X-BAT UAV manufacturing.
- Own manufacturing KPIs, budgets, and executive reporting rhythms.
- Embed 5S, visual management, and root-cause problem solving.
Ideal candidate
Operations leader who thrives embedding discipline and accountability across factories. You care about execution excellence, structured problem-solving, and measurable gains in cost, quality, and delivery.
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
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