Supplier Quality Specialist - Composites (R6586)

The role

This person will qualify and oversee suppliers of composite parts, running audits, inspections and risk reviews. They will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to fix quality and delivery problems.

What you will do

• Conduct supplier qualification, risk assessments, performance reviews and audits across the composites supply base.
• Make sure suppliers meet quality, engineering, customer, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate significant supplier-quality risks and direct SCARs and supplier recovery plans.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and Program teams on producibility and quality risks.
• Improve supplier-quality processes, business systems and data analytics.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 and aerospace and defense supplier-quality requirements.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis and problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5 Whys and fishbone analysis.
• Experience with supplier qualification, supplier development, PPAP and First Article Inspection, including AS9102.
• Understanding of ITAR, EAR, DFARS and other aerospace and defense supplier requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, executive communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel to Shield AI manufacturing locations and supplier sites, up to approximately 20% of the time.

Nice to have

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Understanding of composites manufacturing processes, including machining, lamination and/or assembly.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX or CATIA).
• Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD) or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or equivalent quality certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading supplier-quality functions in a high-growth aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics or advanced-manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production and qualification of complex electromechanical, electronic, precision-machined, composite or avionics hardware.

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees.
• Equity for full-time regular employees.
• Benefits for full-time regular employees.
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment.

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
• Pay depends on factors such as skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. It has offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.