Engineer / Senior Engineer - Vendor Development

Job Description: Engineer / Senior Engineer - Vendor Development

Position: Engineer / Senior Engineer - Vendor Development

Reporting to: Head - Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer – Vendor Development with 3–5 years of experience in foundry processes, including casting, moulding, pattern making, and machining. The role involves developing and managing vendors, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery requirements. The candidate will be responsible for vendor audits, sample approvals, process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams in sourcing and supplier finalisation.

Key Responsibilities

· Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors for casting and machining components.

· Review drawings for casting feasibility, moulding, and machining requirements.

· Support vendors in pattern development, gating/riser design, and machining process improvements.

· Conduct vendor audits, trials, and sample approvals.

· Ensure compliance with metallurgical standards, MTC verification, and quality requirements.

· Work with vendors to reduce defects and improve process capability.

· Monitor vendor performance on quality, cost, and delivery parameters.

· Negotiate with vendors on cost optimization without compromising quality.

· Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and design teams for supplier finalization.

· Support sourcing team in developing alternate sources to ensure supply continuity

· Provide technical feedback to R&D and design teams for manufacturability improvements

· Ensure suppliers meet ISO, class society approvals (BV, DNV, etc.), and Masson-Marine’s internal quality standards.

· Support localization and indigenization projects.

Required Qualifications

· Education: B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production (or equivalent).

· Experience: 3–5 years in foundry casting, moulding, pattern development, and machining.

· Technical Knowledge:

o Ferrous and non-ferrous castings

o Sand casting, shell moulding, pattern process.

o CNC / VMC machining processes.

o Metallurgy, inspection methods, and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).

· Skills:

o Vendor development & supplier management.

o Problem solving & root cause analysis.

o Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Technical expertise in foundry and machining processes.

· Strong analytical and vendor development skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously.

· Result-oriented with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.

Why Join Masson-Marine?

· Working with such a reputed OEM enhances credibility and career growth for professionals in vendor development.

· Gain hands-on experience in real-world ship gearbox and propulsion engineering challenges.

· Be part of a highly skilled with R&D & Manufacturing team with opportunities to work on international projects.

· Opportunity to work with a wide network of suppliers across India and globally.

· Involvement in identifying, developing, and auditing vendors to meet stringent marine industry standards.

· With the marine industry moving towards hybrid and green propulsion, vendor development professionals at Masson-Marine can contribute to sustainable sourcing and future-ready supply chains.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person