Junior Engineer - Vendor Development (Diploma/ITI/Mech.)

Position: Junior Engineer - Vendor Development

Role Objective

To provide daily, on-ground follow-up with suppliers for machining, fabrication, and manufacturing updates of aerospace components. The role ensures real-time visibility of supplier progress and helps maintain project schedules for UAV and eVTOL programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit assigned suppliers daily to monitor progress of machining, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Track and report work-in-progress (WIP) against planned delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with supplier shop-floor teams to identify bottlenecks and escalate issues.
• Submit daily status reports on component readiness, delays, or quality concerns.
• Ensure vendors adhere to agreed timelines for prototypes and production batches.
• Support vendor audits and quality inspections in coordination with QA teams.
• Assist in logistics coordination for urgent parts movement.
• Maintain strong communication between suppliers and the Vendor Development Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering OR ITI (Machinist, Tool & Die, Fitter, Turner).
• 1–3 years of experience in machine shop operations / supplier coordination (freshers with strong practical exposure may also apply).
• Basic knowledge of CNC/VMC machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (basic level).
• Two-wheeler license MUST (for supplier visits).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong vendor coordination and communication skills.
• Discipline in reporting daily updates and maintaining logs.
• Practical understanding of shop-floor processes.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to escalate issues proactively.
• Willingness to travel within industrial areas daily.

Work Environment

• On-field role with daily visits to vendor facilities in and around Chennai/Tamil Nadu & Bangalore.
• Reports consolidated daily progress to Manager – Vendor Development.
• Critical support role for ensuring on-time procurement and supplier readiness for aerospace programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person