Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6228)
Dallas, Texas · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Experience
- 7 plus years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
About the job
Develops supplier capabilities and performance for machined parts, addressing quality, delivery, cost, and production scaling while supporting new product introductions.
What you'll do
- Audit supplier processes and lead improvement efforts in cost, lead times, and quality; conduct on-site audits and root-cause investigations.
- Provide suppliers with technical guidance and monitor performance metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement plans.
- Identify supply chain risks and support supplier readiness for new product introductions.
What they ask for
- 7 plus years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience.
- CAD experience; Excel/data analysis; and PLM or ERP systems.
- Confidently read drawings and GD&T; understand machining, welding, and forming processes.
- Led root-cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys); worked with suppliers or production lines; able to travel up to 50%, including internationally.
Tools
CAD, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, Excel, PLM, ERP, GD&T
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