Supplier Development Engineer

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. in Chennai is seeking a passionate Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen our supply chain and support product development and export projects.

You will work across casting, machining, fabrication and FRP manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to FRP blade processes, APQP/PPAP and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development / Manufacturing (5-8 years)
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of casting, machining, fabrication, and FRP/composites
• Exposure to FRP blade manufacturing, molding, curing, and inspection preferred
• Hands-on with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and RCA (8D/5 Why)
• Background in heavy engineering / rotating equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify suppliers for castings, machining, fabrication components
• Will be responsible for development and quality of FRP products in Chennai factory.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and process validation at supplier end & in factory
• Support new product development (NPD) and prototype readiness
• Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement
• Improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost
• Support export projects, customer audits, and compliance requirements

Skills

Supplier Development

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

RCA (8D)

Casting

Machining

Fabrication

FRP/Composites

Export Projects

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FRP Manufacturing Processes

Job description

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CHART INDUSTRIES, INC. (Chart) (NYSE: GTLS) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and services related to cryogenic gas processing and rotating equipment. In the cryogenic sector, the Chart brand is synonymous with the liquefaction, distribution, and storage of liquid gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, LNG, biogas, hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide. The acquisition of Howden expanded our portfolio to include air and gas handling products such as compressors, cooling fans, steam turbines, and more, expanding our offering of products and solutions across traditional markets and providing access to new ones such as nuclear, energy recovery, tunnel ventilation, mine safety, and electrification.

Chart products are widely used across industry, leisure, science, medicine, food and beverages, water treatment, and clean energy. The ability to combine multiple products to create complete end-to-end solutions is what makes Chart unique and has established the company as a pioneer in developing applications such as LNG to power, hydrogen, carbon capture, and cooling systems for high-energy users such as data centres, green steel, and many more.

What Will You Do?

We are looking for a passionate and driven Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) to strengthen our supply chain and support Howden's product development and export projects.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across casting, machining, fabrication, and FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) manufacturing, including hands-on exposure to FRP fan blades within our manufacturing facilities.

• Develop and qualify suppliers for castings, machining, fabrication components
• Will be responsible for development and quality of FRP products in Chennai factory.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and process validation at supplier end & in factory
• Support new product development (NPD) and prototype readiness
• Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement
• Improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost
• Support export projects, customer audits, and compliance requirements

Your Experience Should Be...

• Experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development / Manufacturing (5-8 years)
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of casting, machining, fabrication, and FRP/composites
• Exposure to FRP blade manufacturing, molding, curing, and inspection preferred
• Hands-on with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and RCA (8D/5 Why)
• Background in heavy engineering / rotating equipment is a plus

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.