Shield AI

Senior Supplier Development Engineer (R5487)

Shield AI$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in new-product industrialization and project management with engineering teams
  • Knowledge of wire harness and FPC/FFC assembly processes
  • Experience with PPAP and structured problem-solving tools
  • Proven track record in improving supplier quality and production execution
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance supplier performance to address quality and delivery issues
  • Support onboarding of suppliers for new designs
  • Solve supplier challenges impacting scaling and efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for product development
  • Drive quality improvements with contract manufacturers

Benefits

  • Bonus structure included
  • Equity options available
  • Full-time and temporary benefits packages for eligible employees
  • Support for international travel costs
  • Career development opportunities within aerospace industry
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on harness assemblies and electronic components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, and supply chain management within aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.

Requried qualifications:

  • A degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience leading new-product industrialization and project management across engineering teams and contract manufacturers.
  • Strong working knowledge of wire harness and FPC/FFC assembly processes, including design rules for reliable production.
  • Practical experience with PPAP and structured problem-solving tools, including RCCA, fishbone analysis, process mapping, and 5S.
  • Direct experience improving supplier or contract-manufacturer quality, process capability, capacity, or production execution.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 50% to engage suppliers.


Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
Learn more about Shield AI
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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