Engineer - Vendor Development

Key Responsibilities1. Supplier Identification & Evaluation

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for bought-out components based on technical capability, infrastructure, and quality systems.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list.

2. Vendor Development & Qualification

• Develop new suppliers for new product development (NPD) and localization projects.
• Coordinate sampling, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and first article approvals.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards.

3. Cost & Value Engineering

• Negotiate and finalize cost structures for bought-out components.
• Work with vendors to achieve cost reduction through VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) and process optimization.
• Benchmark prices and identify alternate sourcing options.

4. Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs: Quality (PPM), Delivery (OTD), and Cost adherence.
• Address supplier non-conformances and coordinate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support continuous improvement at supplier sites using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Design, Quality, Purchase, and Production teams for smooth supplier onboarding and part approval.
• Support NPD teams in prototype and pre-production builds.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance for supplier audits and capability validation.
• Maintain supplier documentation: audit reports, PPAP documents, process flow charts, PFMEA, and control plans.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain supplier documentation: audit reports, PPAP documents, process flow charts, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO/TS/IATF standards, EHS, and statutory requirements.

7. Strategic Sourcing & Localization

• Support localization initiatives to reduce import dependence and lead times.
• Develop alternate suppliers to mitigate risks and improve supply chain resilience.

Ensure supplier compliance with ISO/TS/IATF standards, EHS, and statutory requirements.

Requirement:-

• Min 6-8 years of experience in Vendor Development, Sourcing for Bought out parts
• Industry: Automotive, engineering goods, capital equipment, or manufacturing sector.
• BE//B Tech Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person