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Supplier Development Engineer (R4621)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Supply Chain / International EOR
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TaipeiInternational EORPosted 6mo ago

About the role

Supplier Development Engineer responsible for improving supplier performance in aerospace, including quality, on-time delivery, and scaling; supports onboarding of suppliers to new designs and NPI to enable affordable and autonomous mass production.

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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or manufacturing engineering role
  • Depending on commodity expertise: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings
  • Proficiency in electrical CAD tools and interpretation of schematics and PCB drawings
  • M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Problem solving skills including root cause investigation and failure analysis
  • Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time

Skills

Required:Supplier developmentProcess improvementQuality assuranceTechnical guidance to suppliers

Benefits

  • Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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