Executive - Vendor Development

Ubifly Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubifly Technologies in Chennai is seeking a Vendor Development Executive to identify, onboard, and develop suppliers for aerospace-grade components and subsystems for UAVs and related platforms.

You will support strategic sourcing, BOM indigenisation, cost optimization, and compliance with aerospace standards, working with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. 2–5 years in vendor development or related sourcing roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Aerospace or Production Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of vendor development, supplier quality, or sourcing experience (aerospace/defence preferred).
• Exposure to CNC/VMC machining, sheet metal, composites, or aerospace assembly is desirable.
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, FAI documentation is helpful.
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Odoo/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard suppliers for precision machining, structural, propulsion, electrical, avionics, and composites.
• Support supplier audits for capability, certifications, and compliance (AS9100D, ISO, NADCAP, DGCA, CEMILAC).
• Consolidate RFQs, assist cost benchmarking, and prepare costing sheets for negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance, OTIF, NCRs, and update dashboards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to align deliverables.
• Maintain vendor master data and prepare weekly MIS for procurement.

Skills

Vendor development

Supplier quality

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Costing

Reporting

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Production Engineering

Tools

SAP

Odoo

Oracle

Job description

Role Objective

• The Vendor Development Executive will support the Manager – Vendor Development in identifying, evaluating, onboarding, and developing suppliers for aerospace-grade components and subsystems for UAVs, eVTOLs, and other unmanned platforms. The role will focus on strengthening the supply chain ecosystem, enabling Strategic Sourcing,BOM indigenisation, cost optimization, and compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Identification & Onboarding

• Research, shortlist, and connect with potential suppliers for precision machining, structural, propulsion, electrical, avionics, and composite components.
• Conduct preliminary capability studies, facility visits, and supplier registration processes.
• Assist in NDA execution, documentation, and onboarding compliance checks.

Supplier Evaluation & Audits

• Support audits for technical capability, certifications, and compliance (AS9100D, ISO, NADCAP, DGCA, CEMILAC).
• Prepare supplier evaluation reports and scorecards for review by the Manager.
• Monitor initial supplier trial runs, prototypes, and First Article Inspections (FAI).

Procurement & Costing Support

• Collect RFQs from suppliers, consolidate quotations, and assist in cost comparisons.
• Support cost benchmarking studies and VA/VE initiatives.
• Prepare costing sheets and provide analysis for supplier negotiations.

Supplier Performance Monitoring

• Track supplier delivery timelines, OTIF (On-Time In-Full) compliance, and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) status.
• Update and maintain vendor performance dashboards and databases.
• Assist in driving corrective actions and follow-ups with suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to align supplier deliverables with project needs.
• Support engineering change management (ECN) activities involving suppliers.
• Coordinate with Finance for PR/PO tracking and vendor payment documentation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain vendor master database and all associated records (audits, certifications, scorecards).
• Prepare weekly reports on supplier status, RFQ progress, and vendor issues.
• Assist Manager in preparing MIS and Board review reports for Procurement & Vendor Development.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Aerospace / Production Engineering.
• 2–5years of experience invendor development, supplier quality, or sourcing(aerospace, automotive Tier-1, or defence manufacturing preferred).
• Exposure to manufacturing processes like CNC/VMC machining, sheet metal, plastic injection Molding, composites, or aerospace Assembly.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FAIR, APQP, and FAI documentation is desirable.
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Odoo, Oracle, or similar).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical and costing skills.
• Documentation and reporting skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets).
• Strong interpersonal and vendor communication skills.
• Ability totravel for supplier auditsand plant visits.
• Team player with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.

Location : Chennai