Supply Chain Project Manager - Temp (R3892)
Shield AI
Operations
Dallas County, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 detail-oriented Supply Chain professional to join our team on a short-term temporary basis (approximately 4 months). This role will not convert to a permanent position but offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting our supply chain operations. This person ideally brings a mix of experience in aerospace as well as entrepreneurial drive and rigor to excel in this fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
- Program Integration & Coordination: Lead cross-functional alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure all supply chain activities support the aircraft launch schedule.
- Supplier Management: Oversee critical suppliers to ensure capacity, quality, and on-time delivery of long-lead and high-value components. Handle contract and SOW negotiations, conduct regular site visits, and travel as needed.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Develop contingency plans for potential supply disruptions, including alternative sourcing, safety stock strategies, and dual-supplier options.
- Schedule & Milestone Tracking: Establish and maintain supply chain timelines tied to key aircraft development and production milestones, ensuring proactive issue escalation.
- Engineering Collaboration: Apply engineering know-how to evaluate design changes, provide feedback on material choices, and support manufacturability decisions.
- Cost & Efficiency Optimization: Drive initiatives to control costs, improve material flow, and enhance supply chain performance throughout the aircraft launch program.
- ERP & Financial Management: Use ERP tools to manage purchase orders, MRP forecasts, and invoice processing efficiently.
Required Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or subcontracts management (aerospace or related field preferred).
- Proven ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work such as PO updates and supplier follow-up.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek/Costpoint a plus).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with purchasing Aerospace and Defense components (Avionics, Composites, Metallics, Radios, etc.)
- Exposure to FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven environments.
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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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