Jr.Executive - Vendor Development Executive at The Eplane Company in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India

Job Description - Jr.Executive - Vendor Development Executive

Job Description – Junior Engineer - Vendor Development (Diploma/ITI)

Position: Junior Engineer (Diploma/ITI)
Reporting To: Manager – Vendor Development
Department: Procurement & Operations
Location: Chennai, India

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.

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Jr.Executive - Vendor Development Executive

Job Description - Jr.Executive - Vendor Development Executive

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