Supplier Development Engineer

Innomech Aerospace Toolings; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Innomech Aerospace Toolings is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to build and qualify a robust supplier base for aerospace tooling, precision components, CNC machining, and related processes. You will drive capability assessments, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–15 years in supplier development or quality within aerospace manufacturing, with exposure to AS9100/ NADCAP awareness, FAI, and PPAP processes.

Qualifications

• Drawing interpretation, GD&T, tolerances, material specs, process planning.
• Process capability, tooling/fixtures, inspection methods, traceability.
• FAI, RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, NC management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and develop new/alternate suppliers for aerospace tooling, machining and fabrication.
• Conduct technical capability assessments including machines, manpower and capacity.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, FAI and aerospace compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO/NADCAP).
• Drive supplier quality improvement through RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA and NC reduction.
• Plan supplier capacity and support ramp-up readiness for programs.
• Review RFQs, feasibility, process routes, tooling needs and technical proposals during NPI.
• Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production and Quality teams.

Skills

CNC Machining

Process Capability

RCA / 8D

Project Management

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma - Mechanical/Production/IE

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Supplier Development Engineer

Position Details:

Dept: Supplier Development / SCM / Procurement | Industry: Aerospace, Defence, MRO & Precision Engineering | Reporting To: Head – SCM / Operations | Exp: 8–15 yrs | Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering.

Job Purpose:

Develop, qualify and improve a reliable supplier base for aerospace tooling, precision components, CNC machining, sheet metal, assemblies and special processes, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, capacity and compliance readiness.

• Identify, assess and develop new / alternate suppliers for aerospace tooling, machining, fabrication, sheet metal, assemblies and special processes.
• Conduct technical capability assessments covering machines, manpower, infrastructure, process controls, inspection, capacity, traceability and documentation.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, FAI, production validation and aerospace compliance requirements including AS9100 / ISO / NADCAP awareness.
• Drive supplier quality improvement through RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, inspection plans, MSA, SPC and NC reduction.
• Plan supplier capacity, identify bottlenecks and support ramp-up readiness for current and future programs.
• Review RFQs, feasibility, process routes, cycle times, tooling / fixture needs and technical proposals during NPI.
• Lead cost reduction, productivity improvement, value engineering and process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, risks and performance; conduct reviews and improvement plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning and Program teams.

Technical Skills:

CNC 3/4/5-axis machining, CNC turning, heavy machining, grinding, EDM / Wire EDM, laser cutting, press brake, sheet metal fabrication, welding, casting, forging, heat treatment, surface treatment, plating, anodizing, NDT, additive manufacturing, assembly and integration.

Engineering & Quality Skills:

Drawing interpretation, GD&T, tolerances, material specs, process planning, process capability, tooling / fixtures, inspection methods, supplier / process audits, FAI, RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, traceability and NC management.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies:

Technical leadership, communication, negotiation, supplier relationship management, analytical thinking, problem solving, decision making, project management, cross-functional coordination, ownership, accountability and travel readiness.

Preferred Experience:

8–15 yrs in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Sourcing or SCM, preferably in aerospace, defence, aircraft MRO, aerospace tooling, precision machining, sheet metal, fixture manufacturing or special-process manufacturing.