Manager - Vendor Development

10 years

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Job Description

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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