Description
Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer intern to focus on machined parts, primarily working onsite in Dallas, Texas, for the summer of 2027.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality, on-time delivery, and scaling.
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.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements during the development phase.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering or a related field, expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.).
- Experience with Excel and data analysis.
- Familiarity with PLM or ERP systems.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Confidence in reading drawings and understanding GD&T.
- Knowledge of machining, welding, and forming processes.
- Experience leading root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).
- Previous work with suppliers or production lines.
The salary for this position is USD 35-45 per hour.
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