Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213)
shieldai· Supply Chain
About this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on machined parts. 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/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
What you'll do:
- 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
Required qualifications:
- 10 plus years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, process engineering,
- CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.)
- Excel / data analysis
- PLM or ERP systems
- Travel up to 50% including internationally
- 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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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.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) position at shieldai is USD 210K–310K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) role at shieldai is based in Seattle, Washington. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) role in the Supply Chain department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) position is part of the Supply Chain department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213) position at shieldai was posted on Oct 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213)
shieldai · 💰 USD 210K–310K
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