Senior Supplier Development Engineer – Aerospace Machining

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to strengthen supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead audits, drive process improvements, and partner with engineering to qualify new suppliers during NPI.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace supplier ecosystems, CAD/CAM knowledge, and data-driven problem solving. Travel up to 50% is expected as part of on-site assessments and supplier visits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
• Proficient with CAD and reading drawings.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with machining, welding, or forming processes.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier processes to reduce cost, lead times, and improve quality.
• Conduct on-site audits to identify supplier quality issues.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities aligned with engineering and operations.
• Provide technical guidance on part specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness.

Skills

Travel up to 50%

Read drawings GD&T

Machining processes

Root cause analysis

Supplier experience

Excel data analysis

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/NX/CATIA)

PLM or ERP systems

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to strengthen supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead audits, drive process improvements, and partner with engineering to qualify new suppliers during NPI.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace supplier ecosystems, CAD/CAM knowledge, and data-driven problem solving. Travel up to 50% is expected as part of on-site assessments and supplier visits.