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Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics (R5480)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Supply Chain
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Dallas, Texas$149.6k - $224.3kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Supplier Development Engineer focusing on electrical components/PCBA to improve supplier performance, onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets within aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities to cost, lead-times, and quality
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing defects, process inefficiencies, and quality issues in SMT assembly, such as solder paste application, component placement, reflow soldering, and automated optical inspection (AOI)
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production failures, utilizing tools like PFMEA
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Hands on experience with SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCBA
  • Knowledge of industry standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
  • ability to analyze PCBA drawing and critical features on electronic assemblies
  • Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time

Skills

Required:SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCBAIPC-A-610J-STD-001
Nice to have:Root Cause AnalysisCross-functional Leadership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package includes temporary benefits (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location. Background/reference checks may apply. Some staff may not be eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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