Junior Engineer – Vendor Development

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company is seeking a hands-on Junior Engineer – Vendor Development to strengthen our supplier network for our aircraft program. You will bridge engineering requirements with supplier capabilities, ensuring partners are technically capable, quality‑compliant, and aligned with production timelines.

This highly technical role goes beyond procurement and requires deep manufacturing expertise to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with aerospace/defense quality docs (MTC, COC, FAIR, CMM).
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RFQ, quotes and quality documents with suppliers.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D models; interpret GD&T and critical dimensions.
• Prepare technical inputs for RFQs and review supplier quotations for technical accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end part development with FAI support and CAPA tracking.
• Align supplier deliverables with aircraft build timelines and monitor performance.

Skills

Engineering drawing reading

GD&T interpretation

Clear technical communication

Willingness to travel

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Role: Junior Engineer – Vendor Development
Company: The ePlane Company Department: Supply Chain Management / Vendor Development Experience Required: 2–4 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 role—not just procurement—requiring deep manufacturing expertise to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Development: Co-ordination with supplier for RFQ, Quote and quality documents follow up
  
• Technical Oversight: Review 2D drawings, 3D models, Interpret GD&T, 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 witha ircraft build timelines, escalating risks and managing vendor performance.
  

Requirements

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (Diploma holders with strong, relevant hands‑on experience will be considered).
• Experience: 2–4 years in vendor development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Mandatory Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in engineering drawing reading and GD&T 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).