2027 Summer Intern

About the Role

Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer intern to join its team, focusing on machined parts. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving challenges that impact quality, on-time delivery, and scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and contributing to the mission of delivering affordable and autonomous mass at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities related 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering or a related field, graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.).
• Excel / data analysis.
• Familiarity with PLM or ERP systems.
• Ability to read drawings + GD&T confidently.
• Understanding of machining, welding, and forming processes.
• Experience leading root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys).
• Experience working with suppliers or production lines.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.