Manager - Vendor Development

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.
  
  
  

• 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.