Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Aerospace Machining

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to improve supplier quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead audits, develop supplier capabilities, and support NPI with engineering teams across a global supply base.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, strong CAD and data-analysis skills, and experience with PLM/ERP systems. Travel up to 50% including international is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing/process engineering.
• Proficient CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including international.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T confidently.
• Understanding machining, welding and forming processes.
• Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).
• Experience working with suppliers or production lines.

Responsibilities

• Audit and embed into core supplier processes to improve cost, lead-times, and quality.
• Conduct on-site audits to identify supplier quality issues or performance challenges.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities aligned with engineering priorities.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes and standards, and quality measures.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, including delivery, quality, and cost; implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Support New Product Introduction by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements.

Skills

7+ years experience

CAD

Excel

PLM/ERP

Travel

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Supplier collaboration

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to improve supplier quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead audits, develop supplier capabilities, and support NPI with engineering teams across a global supply base.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, strong CAD and data-analysis skills, and experience with PLM/ERP systems. Travel up to 50% including international is required.