Job Summary

Role: Junior Engineer Vendor Development. The ePlane Company. Department: Supply Chain Management / Vendor Development. Experience Required: 24 Years. About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on Junior Engineer Vendor Development to strengthen our supplier network for our aircraft program. You will bridge the gap between Engineering requirements and supplier capabilities, ensuring our partners are technically capable, quality-compliant, and aligned with our production timelines. This is a highly technical rolenot just procurementrequiring deep manufacturing expertise to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications.

Responsibilities

- Supplier Development: Co-ordination with supplier for RFQ, Quote and quality documents follow up
- Technical Oversight: Review 2D drawings, 3D models, Interpret GDT, critical dimensions RFQ
- Technical Support: Prepare technical input for RFQs, review supplier quotations for technical accuracy, and coordinate technical queries between Engineering and vendors.
- Part Development: Manage the end-to-end development of sample parts, including first article inspection (FAI) support, corrective actions (CAPA), and progress tracking.
- Program Coordination:



Align supplier deliverables with aircraft build timelines, escalating risks and managing vendor performance.

Requirements

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (Diploma holders with robust, relevant hands-on experience will be considered).
- Experience: 24 years in vendor development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
- Mandatory Skills: Strong proficiency in engineering drawing reading and GDT interpretation. Experience with aerospace/defense quality documentation (MTC, COC, FAIR, CMM reports). Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly and hold suppliers accountable. Willingness to travel to supplier locations.
- Preferred Experience: Aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering background. Knowledge of AS9100D standards, PPAP/APQP processes, and special processes (heat treatment, coating, welding).

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📌 Junior Engineer Vendor Development (Chennai)
🏢 The ePlane
📍 Chennai