Staff Supplier Development Engineer - Mechanical (R5859)

Shield AI Staff Supplier Development Engineer - Mechanical (R5859) YesterdaySaved In-Office Seattle, WA, USA 170K-260K Annually Senior level 170K-260K Annually Senior levelAerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • SoftwareLead technical development and performance improvement across aerospace mechanical suppliers. Assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, capacity, tooling, and processes; drive industrialization, production ramp-up, corrective actions, and recovery efforts. Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Strategic Sourcing teams, review technical documentation, support First Article Inspections, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure compliance with aerospace requirements. Regularly travel to supplier sites and mentor junior team members.Top Skills: 5-Why8DAerospace EngineeringAs9100As9102CastingCnc MachiningCoatingComposite ManufacturingDfarsFarFault-Tree AnalysisFirst Article InspectionFishbone AnalysisForgingGd&THeat TreatmentItarManufacturing EngineeringMeasurement SystemsMechanical EngineeringNadcapPfmeaPlatingProcess Capability AnalysisSix SigmaStatistical Process ControlWelding