Junior Engineer - Vendor Development

3one4 Capital; 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 the supplier network for our aircraft program. You will bridge Engineering requirements with supplier capabilities to ensure parts meet specifications and production timelines.

Role focuses on technical depth beyond procurement, requiring strong manufacturing expertise, GD&T interpretation, and prior aerospace quality documentation experience. Travel to supplier locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering; Diploma holders with strong hands-on experience will be considered.
• 2–4 years in vendor development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing reading and GD&T interpretation; aerospace quality docs (MTC, COC, FAIR, CMM) experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination with supplier for RFQ, quote and quality documents follow up.
• Review 2D drawings, 3D models, interpret GD&T, critical dimensions.
• Prepare technical input for RFQs, review supplier quotations for technical accuracy, and coordinate queries between Engineering and vendors.
• Manage end-to-end development of sample parts, including FAI support and CAPA.
• Align supplier deliverables with aircraft build timelines, escalating risks and managing vendor performance.

Skills

Engineering drawing reading

GD&T interpretation

Aerospace quality documentation

Supplier development collaboration

Education

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

Diploma holders with strong hands-on experience

Job description

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 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).