Supplier Development Engineer

Chart Industries, Inc.; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. invites a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen our supply chain across casting, machining, fabrication and FRP manufacturing, including hands-on FRP blade exposure at our Chennai facility.

The role requires 5–8 years in supplier quality, BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, and strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA and RCA skills to drive continuous improvement and export projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 5–8 years of experience in supplier quality or supplier development.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and RCA methods.
• Strong knowledge of casting, machining, fabrication and FRP/composites.
• Exposure to FRP blade manufacturing, molding, curing and inspection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify suppliers for castings, machining and fabrication components.
• Ensure FRP product quality and process robustness at the Chennai factory.
• Lead supplier audits and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery and cost.
• Support new product development and prototype readiness.
• Support export projects and compliance requirements.

Skills

Supplier Development

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

RCA (8D/5 Why)

Quality Improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

What Will You Do?

We are looking for a passionate and driven Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) to strengthen our supply chain and support Howdens 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