Supplier Development Engineer (R4621)

Shield AI
Taipei
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Attention to detail"]

Seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to optimize supplier performance in aerospace manufacturing through process improvement, quality audits, supplier development, and design-to-delivery support. You’ll lead root-cause analysis, monitor metrics, and guide NPI to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets, traveling ~50% to domestic and international suppliers in a fast-growing, global operation.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
5 months ago

Supplier Development Engineer (R4621)

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Job Summary

Seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to optimize supplier performance in aerospace manufacturing through process improvement, quality audits, supplier development, and design-to-delivery support. You’ll lead root-cause analysis, monitor metrics, and guide NPI to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets, traveling ~50% to domestic and international suppliers in a fast-growing, global operation.
Location: Taipei
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

Key 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
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or manufacturing engineering role
  • •Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings
  • •Proficiency in electrical CAD tools and interpretation of schematics and PCB drawings
  • •M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
  • •Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceManufacturing
Education:Master's
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationAttention to detail
Tech Stack:SolidWorksCATIAElectrical CADPCB drawings

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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