Senior Supplier Development Engineer – Aerospace Machining

BlackCube Labs; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in the aerospace sector is seeking a skilled Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier quality and performance for machined parts. You will drive process improvements, audits, and NPI readiness focused on cost, lead times, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, Excel, PLM/ERP, and the ability to read drawings with GD&T, including up to 50% travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain, manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proficient CAD reading: SolidWorks, NX, CATIA.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems.
• Willing to travel up to 50%, including international.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with machining/welding/forming processes.
• Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).

Responsibilities

• Audit and embed supplier processes to improve cost, lead-times, and quality.
• On-site audits to resolve supplier quality issues and performance challenges.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities aligned with engineering priorities.
• Provide technical guidance on part specifications, processes, and quality measures.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Support New Product Introduction by ensuring supplier readiness during development.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

GD&T reading

Root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys)

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Excel

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

Shield AI in the aerospace sector is seeking a skilled Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier quality and performance for machined parts. You will drive process improvements, audits, and NPI readiness focused on cost, lead times, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, Excel, PLM/ERP, and the ability to read drawings with GD&T, including up to 50% travel internationally.