Aerospace Machined Parts Supplier Development Engineer

ResumeXrays LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CAD

Excel / Data analysis

GD&T

Reading drawings

Machining / Welding processes

Root cause investigations

Supplier coordination

Education

Pursuing engineering degree (Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical)

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

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.