Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6479)

The role

This role focuses on supplier development for composite parts. The engineer audits supplier processes, runs on-site quality root-cause work, and supports suppliers as new designs are introduced. Extensive travel to Europe is required to build the supply base there.

What you will do

• Audit supplier processes and find opportunities to improve cost, lead-times, and quality
• Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality and performance issues
• Assess and improve supplier capabilities in line with engineering and operational priorities
• Give technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes, standards, and quality measures
• Track and analyze supplier performance on delivery, quality, and cost; put corrective actions and continuous improvement plans in place
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to keep production and delivery of components uninterrupted
• Support new product introduction by making sure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements during development
• Build and develop the supplier base in Europe

Required qualifications

• 10 plus years of supply chain, manufacturing, process, chemical, or mechanical engineering experience
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.)
• Excel and data analysis
• PLM or ERP systems
• Travel up to 75%, including international
• Reads drawings and GD&T with confidence
• Understands machining, welding, and forming processes
• Has led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys)
• Has worked with suppliers or production lines

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees
• Equity for full-time regular employees
• Benefits package 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

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.