Manager - Mechanical sourcing

15 years

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Job Description

Halol, Gujarat, India


Department
Manufacturing_Manufacturing
Job posted on
Aug 14, 2025
Employee Type
STAFF
Experience range (Years)
0 - 0
We are seeking an experienced Development Manager with a strong background in sourcing, Procurement & Design. This role combines technical product development expertise with strategic supply chain management to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality product solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the entire product lifecycle—from concept to launch—while managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Design and Development
  • Lead the design and development of new products and systems from concept to completion, incorporating customer requirements, market trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Review detailed design specifications, 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Oversee prototyping and product testing phases, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
  • Refine and iterate designs based on testing feedback, manufacturability (DFM), and assembly feasibility (DFA).
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and project management teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to production.
Sourcing and Procurement
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers for components, raw materials, and outsourced processes in line with technical, quality, and cost requirements.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure the timely and cost-efficient procurement of high-quality materials.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms to secure favorable conditions and build long-term supplier partnerships.
  • Monitor supplier performance through regular assessments, ensuring adherence to quality standards, delivery timelines, and contractual obligations.
  • Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks by evaluating geopolitical, economic, and environmental factors; develop appropriate contingency plans.
  • Work with design and manufacturing teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of experience in design and development engineering, with strong expertise in product lifecycle management.
  • Proven experience in sourcing and procurement, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and cost management.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and precision machining.

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