Supplier Development Engineer - Machined Parts (Aerospace)

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to enhance supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery. You will support onboarding of suppliers to new designs and drive cost and lead-time improvements across the supply chain.

The role requires hands-on QA audits, engineering guidance to suppliers, and risk management to ensure uninterrupted production. Travel up to 50% is expected, with CAD, PLM/ERP experience, and a strong background in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.
• Excel and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with PLM or ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T confidently.
• Understanding machining/welding/forming processes.
• Experience leading 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 root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities in alignment with engineering and operational priorities.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specs, manufacturing processes, and quality measures.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements during development.

Skills

CAD

Excel

Data analysis

GD&T

Read drawings

Travel up to 50%

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical) in progress

Tools

PLM or ERP systems

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer focused on machined parts to enhance supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery. You will support onboarding of suppliers to new designs and drive cost and lead-time improvements across the supply chain.

The role requires hands-on QA audits, engineering guidance to suppliers, and risk management to ensure uninterrupted production. Travel up to 50% is expected, with CAD, PLM/ERP experience, and a strong background in manufacturing processes.