Supplier Development Engineer

Chart Industries, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries in Chennai, India is seeking a passionate Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen our supply chain and drive quality across castings, machining, fabrication and FRP components. You will develop and qualify suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP, conduct supplier audits, and support NPD and exports, with hands-on involvement in FRP blade manufacturing and heavy engineering environments.

This role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development or Manufacturing.
• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of casting, machining, fabrication and FRP/composites.
• Hands-on with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and RCA (8D/5 Why).

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify suppliers for castings, machining and fabrication.
• Ensure FRP product quality in Chennai factory.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and process validation at supplier and 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.

Skills

Supplier Development

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

RCA

FRP/composites knowledge

Heavy engineering exposure

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

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.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600077

Company: Chart Industries

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 is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.