Purchase Engineer Mechanical / Structures

Required Qualifications

∙Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

∙3–7 years of experience in procurement/purchasing within aerospace or defense industries.

Job Location : Tunga Aerospace Industries Plot No. 16A - R2, 2nd Street, One Hub, OMR, Punchanthirithi, Kunnapattu Village, Thiruporur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 603105.

**Please note this is a plant based role.

Required Skills

∙Strong knowledge of structural components, aerospace-grade materials

(aluminum, composites, Nylon), and manufacturing processes.

∙Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP procurement modules.

∙Familiarity with export control regulations and defense procurement compliance.

∙Negotiation, documentation, and vendor management skills.

∙Collaborate with design, structural engineering, and quality teams to ensure

procurement aligns with technical specifications.

∙Experience in supplier audits and vendor evaluation.

∙Knowledge of structural analysis requirements to align with engineering teams.

∙Exposure to global sourcing and supply chain risk management.

∙Source and procure carbon fiber composites, prepregs, laminates, and structural assemblies for aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the technical procurement of UAV structural components, aerospace-grade materials, composites, and structural assemblies.
2. Coordinate closely with Design, Structural Engineering, and Quality teams to understand BOMs, drawings, technical specifications, material requirements, and structural procurement needs.
3. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop capable aerospace-grade suppliers for aluminum, carbon-fiber composites, prepregs, laminates, Nylon, machined parts, and structural assemblies.
4. Manage the procurement of critical and long-lead structural materials and components to ensure uninterrupted UAV development, assembly, and production schedules.
5. Ensure material traceability, quality documentation, certifications, and supplier compliance for aerospace-grade materials and structural components.
6. Conduct and support supplier evaluation, capability assessments, and supplier audits to ensure adherence to required quality, manufacturing, and aerospace standards.
7. Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD), while proactively identifying and mitigating supply-chain, capacity, material availability, and sourcing risks.
8. Drive cost optimization and commercial negotiations while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, structural requirements, aerospace quality standards, and applicable export/defense procurement regulations.