Supplier Development Engineer – Aerospace

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI. 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 quality, on‑time delivery, and scaling challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Audit and embed improvement opportunities into core supplier processes to reduce cost, lead‑times, and quality issues.
• Conduct on‑site audits to root‑cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges.
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes, standards, and quality measures.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics (delivery, quality, cost) and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery.
• Support new product introduction by ensuring suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements during development.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or manufacturing engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA and ability to analyze 2D drawings.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools with ability to interpret schematics and PCB drawings.
• M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause investigation and failure analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~50% of the time).

Required skills

• SolidWorks and CATIA CAD software.
• Electrical CAD tools, schematics interpretation, and PCB drawing interpretation.