Supplier Development Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Supplier Development Engineer

Position Details: Dept: Supplier Development / SCM / Procurement | Industry: Aerospace, Defence, MRO & Precision Engineering | Reporting To: Head – SCM / Operations | Exp: 8–15 yrs | Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering.

Job Purpose: Develop, qualify and improve a reliable supplier base for aerospace tooling, precision components, CNC machining, sheet metal, assemblies and special processes, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, capacity and compliance readiness.

• Identify, assess and develop new / alternate suppliers for aerospace tooling, machining, fabrication, sheet metal, assemblies and special processes.
• Conduct technical capability assessments covering machines, manpower, infrastructure, process controls, inspection, capacity, traceability and documentation.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, FAI, production validation and aerospace compliance requirements including AS9100 / ISO / NADCAP awareness.
• Drive supplier quality improvement through RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, inspection plans, MSA, SPC and NC reduction.
• Plan supplier capacity, identify bottlenecks and support ramp-up readiness for current and future programs.
• Review RFQs, feasibility, process routes, cycle times, tooling / fixture needs and technical proposals during NPI.
• Lead cost reduction, productivity improvement, value engineering and process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, risks and performance; conduct reviews and improvement plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning and Program teams.

Technical Skills: CNC 3/4/5-axis machining, CNC turning, heavy machining, grinding, EDM / Wire EDM, laser cutting, press brake, sheet metal fabrication, welding, casting, forging, heat treatment, surface treatment, plating, anodizing, NDT, additive manufacturing, assembly and integration.

Engineering & Quality Skills: Drawing interpretation, GD&T, tolerances, material specs, process planning, process capability, tooling / fixtures, inspection methods, supplier / process audits, FAI, RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, traceability and NC management.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies: Technical leadership, communication, negotiation, supplier relationship management, analytical thinking, problem solving, decision making, project management, cross-functional coordination, ownership, accountability and travel readiness.

Preferred Experience: 8–15 yrs in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Sourcing or SCM, preferably in aerospace, defence, aircraft MRO, aerospace tooling, precision machining, sheet metal, fixture manufacturing or special-process manufacturing.