# Supplier Development Engineer - Mechanical (R4561)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $110k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Solidworks, Nx, CATIA, Excel, Plm, ERP, GD&T, 8D, 5 Whys, Machining, Welding, Forming
**Posted:** 2026-03-19

> Supplier Development Engineer improves supplier processes for machined parts in aerospace, conducts audits, root cause analysis, and provides technical guidance to enhance quality, delivery, and scalability. Requires 7+ years experience, CAD proficiency, and understanding of manufacturing processes.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Audit and embed into core supplier processes to identify improvement opportunities in cost, lead-times, and quality.
- Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges.
- Assess and improve supplier capabilities, aligning with engineering and operational priorities.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes, standards, and quality measures.
- Track and analyze supplier performance metrics (delivery, quality, cost); implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Support new product introduction by ensuring suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.

## Requirements
- 7+ years in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
- CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.).
- Excel / data analysis.
- PLM or ERP systems.
- Travel up to 50%.
- Can read drawings + GD&T confidently.
- Understand machining/welding/forming processes.
- Led root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).
- Worked with suppliers or production lines.

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