Shield AI · 4 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $224K/yr
7+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Supplier Development Engineer will enhance supplier performance by addressing quality and delivery challenges, supporting supplier onboarding for new designs, and contributing to the mission of delivering affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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