About The Guild Ethereal Exploration Guild (The Guild) was founded in 2022. It is building Razor Crest Mk-1 (RCM1), the world’s first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, where both stages fly back and fly again. The team brings more than 350 years of collective space-industry experience and a combined flight heritage of over 75 PSLV and GSLV launches. Most vehicle-critical work is done in-house, including:
• Propulsion: The Guild built India’s first reusable rocket engine. It is also developing a patented full-flow staged-combustion feed cycle, which makes it possible to recover and reuse the upper stage, not just the booster.
• Avionics: the flight computer, engine control units, power systems and GNC are designed in-house.
• Infrastructure: The Guild is building The Anchorage, a 149-acre site at Space City, Andhra Pradesh, about an hour from SDSC SHAR. Engine testing, stage qualification, manufacturing and vehicle integration will all happen there.

Job Description
Engineer
- Procurement & Commissioning Role Summary: As an Engineer
- Procurement & Commissioning, you will take end-to-end ownership of materials, equipment, and facility systems for a fully-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle programme
- from requirement and vendor selection to installed, commissioned, and handed-over systems. In a startup setting, you will work across propulsion, avionics, structures, AIT, facilities, and finance, directly influencing material availability, build schedules, operating cost, and test-readiness of our facilities. Core

Responsibilities:
1. Procurement & Purchase Order Management
• Convert engineering requirements and BOMs into clear RFQs, technical specifications, and purchase requisitions
• Prepare, release, and track purchase orders through to delivery; follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Run techno-commercial comparisons of quotations and negotiate price, lead time, payment, and warranty terms
• Manage import procurement: customs, freight, duties, and export-control/ end-use documentation with logistics partners 2. Supplier Development & Coordination
• Identify, evaluate,



and onboard vendors for aerospace-grade materials, components, and fabrication
• Track supplier performance: delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; escalate and resolve deviations
• Coordinate vendor inspections, FAT, and material certification (MTCs, CoCs, test reports) with Quality
• Build a reliable domestic supply base and alternate sources for long-lead and critical items 3. Inventory Control & Material Planning
• Plan materials against build and test schedules; maintain reorder levels and safety stock for critical items
• Optimise stock levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory, and reduce operational costs
• Run stores, receipt, and issue processes, including traceability, shelf-life, and batch/ lot control
• Conduct periodic stock audits and reconciliation between physical stock and the ERP 4. Equipment & Facility Commissioning
• Own installation and commissioning of test-facility, workshop, and lab equipment: machines, compressors, pumps, chillers, DAQ, and utilities
• Support commissioning of high-pressure gas, cryogenic, and fluid systems with AIT: leak checks, proof tests, and functional trials
• Prepare and execute commissioning procedures, checklists, punch lists, and SAT with vendors
• Ensure safety, statutory, and regulatory compliance (PESO, electrical, fire) before handover to operations
• Coordinate AMC, calibration, and spares for commissioned equipment 5. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), stock reports, and procurement records
• Maintain commissioning dossiers: as-built data, test records, manuals, warranties, and handover certificates
• Publish procurement status, spend, and inventory reports for programme reviews




• Keep vendor master, item master, and approvals audit-ready in the ERP 6. Startup Ownership & Cross-Functional Impact
• Operate across boundaries: engineering + supply chain + facilities + finance
• Work directly with design and AIT teams to de-risk lead times and keep build/ test schedules on track
• Help build the procurement and inventory processes and ERP workflows from the ground up Educational

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Industrial/ Production/ Aerospace/ Electrical Engineering or related field
• Robust fundamentals in engineering drawings, materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management
• Hands-on experience is valued more than academic credentials. Required Technical

Skills:
1. Must-Haves
• Proven experience in engineering procurement and vendor management for technical items
• Deep understanding of: o Purchase-to-pay cycle: PR, RFQ, PO, GRN, invoice matching o Inventory control methods: reorder levels, ABC analysis, FIFO/ FEFO o Engineering drawings, specifications, and material grades
• Hands-on experience with installation and commissioning of industrial or test equipment 2. Tools & Systems
• Proficiency in: o ERP/ inventory systems (Zoho/ SAP/ Tally/ Oracle or equivalent) o MS Excel/ Google Sheets for stock, spend, and planning analysis
• Working knowledge of GST, import/ export, and Incoterms 3. Commissioning & Compliance
• Hands-on experience with: o P&IDs;, commissioning procedures, and punch-list closure o Pressure, leak, and functional testing of fluid/ gas systems o Safety and statutory requirements (PESO, CEIG, fire) Preferred Skills &

Experience:
• 2
- 6 years in procurement, materials management, or project commissioning in aerospace, defence, oil & gas, or process industries
• Experience with aerospace/ defence materials and suppliers (AS9100 vendors, special processes)
• Exposure to cryogenic, high-pressure, or propulsion test facility projects
• Familiarity with GeM/ government procurement and export-control documentation

📌 Procurement Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ethereal Exploration Guild
📍 Bengaluru