2027 Summer Intern - Supplier Development Engineer
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will work on machined parts suppliers, auditing their processes, root-causing quality issues, providing technical guidance, tracking performance metrics, mitigating supply chain risks and supporting new product introduction. Travel of up to 50% is expected.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering or related field, graduating December 2027 or Spring 2028
- CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)
- Excel and data analysis
- PLM or ERP systems
- Travel up to 50%
- Read drawings and GD&T confidently
- Understand machining, welding and forming processes
- Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys)
- Worked with suppliers or production lines
Responsibilities
- Audit and embed in core supplier processes to find improvements in cost, lead time and quality
- Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues
- Assess and improve supplier capabilities
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers on specifications, processes and standards
- Track and analyze supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Support new product introduction by ensuring suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements