Junior Engineer – Vendor Development

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

Job summary

The ePlane Company is seeking a hands-on Junior Engineer – Vendor Development to strengthen our supplier network for the aircraft program. You will bridge Engineering requirements with supplier capabilities, ensuring parts meet exact specs on time and within quality standards.

The role requires 2–4 years in vendor development or manufacturing engineering, strong GD&T and drawing interpretation, and familiarity with aerospace quality documentation. Travel to supplier sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Education must be BE/BTech in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–4 years of experience in vendor development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Experience with aerospace/defense quality documentation (MTC, COC, FAIR, CMM reports).
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

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.

Skills

Engineering drawing & GD&T

Aerospace quality documentation

Technical supplier management

Travel to supplier locations

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Diploma holders with hands-on experience

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 JuniorEngineer – Vendor Developmentto strengthen our supplier network forouraircraft 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 withaircraftbuild 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 travelto supplier locations.

Preferred Experience:

• Aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering background.
• Knowledge of AS9100D standards, PPAP/APQP processes, and special processes (heat treatment, coating, welding).