Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Machined Parts

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a seasoned Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to strengthen our aerospace supply chain and ensure on-time delivery with top quality. You will audit suppliers, drive process improvements, and collaborate with engineering to align part specifications, tooling, and cost targets.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 75%, including international) to develop the supplier base in Europe, onboard new designs, and support NPI efforts while delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain, manufacturing, process & mechanical engineering.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.
• Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems.
• Extensive travel up to 75%, including international.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T confidently.
• Knowledge of machining/welding/forming processes.
• Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).
• Experience working with suppliers or production lines.

Responsibilities

• Audit and embed supplier processes to improve cost, lead-times, and quality.
• Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities aligning with engineering priorities.
• Provide technical guidance on part specs, processes, and quality metrics.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure production continuity.
• Support New Product Introduction by ensuring supplier readiness.

Skills

Root cause analysis

GD&T reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

CAD (NX)

CAD (CATIA)

Excel

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a seasoned Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to strengthen our aerospace supply chain and ensure on-time delivery with top quality. You will audit suppliers, drive process improvements, and collaborate with engineering to align part specifications, tooling, and cost targets.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 75%, including international) to develop the supplier base in Europe, onboard new designs, and support NPI efforts while delivering