Supplier Development Engineer - Mechanical (R4561)

Dallas, Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$110,000–$170,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · VC-Backed

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Role summary

Shield AI, a deep-tech company focused on intelligent systems for defense and civilian protection, is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer specializing in machined parts. This role is crucial for enhancing supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and scaling. Responsibilities include auditing supplier processes, conducting quality assurance audits, providing technical support, monitoring performance, managing risks, and supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or process engineering, with strong skills in CAD, data analysis, PLM/ERP systems, GD&T, machining processes, and root cause investigations.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on machined parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.

What you'll do:

Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities to cost, lead-times, and quality

Quality Assurance: Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges

Supplier Development: Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.

Engineering Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes and standards, and quality measures

Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, including delivery, quality, and cost. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans as necessary.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components

New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements during the development phase

Required qualifications:

7 plus years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, process engineering,

CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.)

Excel / data analysis

PLM or ERP systems

Travel up to 50%

Can read drawings + GD&T confidently

Understand machining/welding/forming processes

Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys)

Worked with suppliers or production lines

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