- Senior
- Bureau à Chennai
To identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers capable of meeting aerospace quality, cost, and delivery standards for components and subsystems used in eVTOLs, drones, and unmanned aerial platforms. This role plays a key part in enabling BOM localization, Indigenization, cost optimization, and long-term vendor partnerships.
Required Qualifications:
• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Aerospace / Production / Mechatronics Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in vendor development / supplier quality / sourcing in aerospace, automotive, or defence manufacturing
• Experience working with aerospace standards – AS9100D, NADCAP, ISO9001, FAIR, PPAP, CEMILAC/DGAQA is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, sheet metal, composites, Metal Fabrication, electronics & Sub systems, or plastics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Odoo, Oracle) and basic procurement workflows.
Key Competencies:
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Attention to detail in audits and compliance
• Initiative to build systems in a startup environment
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and timelines.
Location: Chennai