Supplier Development Engineer Mechanical

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
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

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About the Role

You will audit supplier processes, identify improvements to cost, lead times, and quality, and conduct on-site supplier audits. You will assess supplier capabilities, provide manufacturing guidance, monitor performance, mitigate supply-chain risks, and support supplier readiness for new products.

Requirements

  • Have 7 or more years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience
  • Use CAD tools including SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA
  • Use Excel for data analysis
  • Use PLM or ERP systems
  • Read drawings and GD&T
  • Understand machining, welding, and forming processes
  • Lead root-cause investigations using 8D or 5 Whys
  • Have experience with suppliers or production lines
  • Travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Audit supplier processes to identify cost, lead-time, and quality improvements
  • Conduct on-site audits to identify supplier quality and performance issues
  • Assess and improve supplier capabilities
  • Provide technical guidance on specifications, manufacturing processes, standards, and quality measures
  • Track supplier delivery, quality, and cost metrics
  • Implement corrective actions and continuous-improvement plans
  • Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks
  • Support supplier readiness for new-product introductions

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment

Hiring Process

Cleared background check and possible reference check.

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