2027 Summer Intern - Supplier Development Engineer - 6463

ResumeXrays LLC; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to improve supplier performance for machined parts and enable on-time delivery of critical components. You will audit supplier processes, lead root-cause investigations, and align supplier capabilities with engineering goals.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees and have CAD, PLM/ERP familiarity, and the ability to travel up to 50%. You will support NPI activities and ensure high quality standards across the supply base.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering with graduation in 2027/2028.
• CAD tools experience (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.).
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with PLM or ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T confidently.
• Understanding machining/welding/forming processes.
• Experience with supplier or production-line environments.

Aufgaben

• Process Improvement: audit and embed into core supplier processes to improve cost, lead-times, and quality.
• Quality Assurance: conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues.
• Supplier Development: assess and improve supplier capabilities aligned with engineering priorities.
• Engineering Technical Support: provide guidance on part specs and manufacturing processes.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: track delivery, quality, and cost; implement corrective actions.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted production.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): support onboarding of suppliers for new designs.

Kenntnisse

CAD

Excel / Data analysis

GD&T

Reading drawings

Machining / Welding processes

Root cause investigations

Supplier coordination

Ausbildung

Pursuing engineering degree (Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical)

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube.

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:

• You are currently pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering or related field to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• 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