Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics (R4560)

Shield AI

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 149,565 - 224,347

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Michigan is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance supplier performance in mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical hardware manufacturing, capable of analyzing 2D drawings and willing to travel extensively. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $149,565 to $224,347, along with benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in a mechanical hardware manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering role.
Ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings and critical features of mechanical components.
Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time.

Responsibilities

Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities.
Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues.
Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.
Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications.
Track and analyze supplier performance metrics.
Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
Support the introduction of new products ensuring suppliers meet all quality requirements.

Job description

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on mechanical components (e.g., composites, 3D printed, injection molded, and machined parts) and engines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.

What You'll Do

Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities to cost, lead-times, and quality
Quality Assurance: Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges
Supplier Development: Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.
Engineering Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes and standards, and quality measures
Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, including delivery, quality, and cost. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans as necessary.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components
New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements during the development phase

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in a mechanical hardware manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering role (ideal focus around composite manufacturing and injection molding)
Ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings and critical features of mechanical components
Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Problem solving skills including root cause investigation and failure analysis
Leadership experience on a cross-functional project team (e.g., engineering, supply chain, production)

Compensation and Benefits

$149,565 - $224,347 a year

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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