Junior Engineer – Vendor Development

The ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company in Chennai is seeking a hands-on Junior Engineer – Vendor Development to strengthen our supplier network for our aircraft program. You will bridge engineering requirements and supplier capabilities, ensuring parts produced to exact specifications.

This role demands manufacturing expertise, GD&T proficiency, and knowledge of aerospace quality docs, with travel to supplier sites and end-to-end part development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong reading of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with aerospace quality documentation (MTC, COC, FAIR, CMM).
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly and hold suppliers accountable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RFQs, quotes and quality documents with suppliers.
• Review 2D drawings, 3D models and GD&T.
• Provide technical input for RFQs and review supplier quotations for technical accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end development of sample parts, including first article inspection (FAI) and CAPA activities.
• Align supplier deliverables with aircraft build timelines and monitor vendor performance.

Skills

Engineering drawings reading

GD&T interpretation

Aerospace quality docs

Supplier coordination

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

BE/B.Tech Mechanical

Diploma holders with hands-on experience

Job description

Role: Junior Engineer – Vendor Development

• 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.

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).