ePlane
Website:
eplane.ai
Job details:
Role Objective:
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
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