We are looking for an experienced and strategic Sourcing Manager with 10–12 years of experience in electrical and bought-out components sourcing within the electronics / electronic products industry. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in supplier development, cost negotiations, and procurement strategies, ensuring a reliable supply base while meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets. Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical parts (connectors, wires, relays, switches, motors, etc.) and bought-out assemblies. Supplier Identification & Development: Identify and qualify new suppliers based on capability, capacity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Drive supplier development and performance improvements. Cost Optimization: Lead cost benchmarking, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives while ensuring component quality and supplier reliability. Supplier Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (OTD, quality, responsiveness). Contract Management: Negotiate commercial terms and manage contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level agreements. Risk Management: Identify sourcing risks and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, quality, and production teams for sourcing decisions, component localization, and BOM finalization. Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and technology changes to make informed sourcing decisions. Procurement Process Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and quality management systems (ISO/QMS). Inventory Planning Support: Coordinate with planning teams to manage lead times, safety stocks, and demand forecasting. Tooling and Sample Development: Oversee initial sampling, vendor qualification, and tooling approval processes for new sourced components. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline. 5-8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, specifically in electrical and bought-out parts. Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a track record of supplier cost optimization. Solid understanding of electrical components, specifications, and technical drawings. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supplier relationship management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems Experience in electronics, EMS, or capital equipment manufacturing sectors. Knowledge of global sourcing and import/export regulations. Show more Show less
You are a highly experienced and strategic NPD Manager responsible for leading and overseeing the end-to-end development of electronic products, including PCBA and Box Build assemblies. Your role is crucial in driving product innovation, ensuring design feasibility, managing cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing processes for cost, quality, and efficiency. With over a decade of experience in New Product Development within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, you bring strong leadership and technical expertise to the table. Your key responsibilities include: - Driving the complete NPD lifecycle from concept to production, developing project plans, allocating resources, and ensuring timely execution of product milestones. - Overseeing BOM scrubbing, analysis, and validation for accuracy, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring alignment with sourcing and engineering standards. - Leading design feasibility reviews, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with Design for Manufacturability and Testability practices. - Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production ramp-up, defining and optimizing processes, control plans, and tooling requirements. - Ensuring all NPD activities meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements, leading product validation, supplier audits, and process checks. - Leading component selection, managing lifecycle, and obsolescence planning, identifying alternate components, and driving Engineering Change Management (ECM). - Managing prototype builds and validation cycles for PCBA and Box Builds, ensuring performance, cost, and timeline objectives are met. - Coordinating with design, procurement, quality, production, and customer teams to ensure alignment on product requirements and deliverables. - Acting as a technical interface with key customers, understanding their requirements, providing regular updates, and supporting product transitions into production. - Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers and cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred). - 10+ years of experience in NPD within the EMS or electronics manufacturing industry. - Strong knowledge of PCBA, Box Build, analog/digital circuits, embedded systems, and component engineering. - Proven track record of managing NPD projects and cross-functional teams. - Expertise in DFM/DFT, BOM analysis, QMS, and supplier quality processes. - Excellent project management, leadership, and customer communication skills.,
You are a seasoned and strategic Electronics Sales Manager with 10-12 years of proven experience in driving B2B sales, building customer relationships, and growing revenue in the electronics or contract manufacturing domain. You possess deep market insights, technical understanding, and a strong network across the electronics value chain. Your responsibilities include owning and driving the full sales cycle from lead generation to closure for electronic products, solutions, or services. You will build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, design houses, and sourcing decision-makers. Your role involves strategizing and executing growth plans to penetrate new markets and expand existing accounts. Collaboration with internal teams such as engineering, operations, and supply chain to craft customized proposals is crucial. Tracking and analyzing sales metrics, preparing performance reports, and accurate forecasting are part of your responsibilities. Staying updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies is essential. You will represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums while also leading contract negotiations and managing key account escalations if any. To qualify for this role, you need to have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related Engineering field (MBA is a plus). You should have 10-12 years of sales experience in the electronics sector, preferably EMS, component sales, or B2B electronics solutions. Your proven ability to manage large, complex accounts and long sales cycles, along with strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho) and MS Office tools is expected. You should also be willing to travel for client visits and industry events.,
We’re looking for a video-first content creator who is curious, self-driven, and obsessed with telling real, relatable stories from the world of hardware product manufacturing. This is not a typical “behind the desk” content role. You’ll be on the floor, shooting, scripting, editing, and publishing high-impact content that captures: The real challenges of hardware startups building in India The unique solutions and processes that Karkhana.io brings to the table Thought leadership around EMS, Supply Chain, and Box Build Assembly The inside life of engineers and operations at Karkhana.io This role blends storytelling, execution, and hustle. You’ll also own the content style, voice, and storytelling formats for our leadership profiles, helping to build a consistent narrative across personal LinkedIn and other social handles. Responsibilities Lead video content creation across platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram) Conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit short-form and long-form video content Collaborate with engineers, supply chain leads, and leadership to turn complex manufacturing problems into digestible stories Spotlight our Box Build capabilities, partnerships, success stories, and industry POVs Regularly feature our team and culture through behind-the-scenes videos You Should Have 2–4 years of experience in content creation (agency, startup, or freelance) Strong skills in video production (shooting, editing, lighting, scripting) A bias for action – you’re not afraid to run around with a mic and camera Understanding (or willingness to learn) of hardware, manufacturing, and EMS Curiosity and storytelling instincts – you know how to make even niche topics engaging Familiarity with platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels Bonus If You: Have worked with B2B or tech hardware startups Can also write short scripts, blog intros, or thought leadership posts Built your own content brand or side project