Senior Casting Development Engineer

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Senior Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement of PAC, GAC, Grey Iron, SG Iron, and Cast Iron components.
• Handle procurement for Pressure Die Casting (PDC), Gravity Die Casting (GDC), Sand Casting, and machining parts.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new casting vendors based on capability, capacity, and process competence.
• Conduct supplier audits covering process, tooling, pattern development, melting, molding, machining, finishing, and quality systems.
• Ensure timely procurement aligned with production schedules using Infor ERP or similar MRP tools.
• Lead sample development, FAI, PPAP, APQP, and engineering change processes.
• Perform costing for raw materials, tooling, machining, and casting processes; lead commercial negotiations.
• Execute VA/VE initiatives to achieve cost savings and improve manufacturability.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions as needed.
• Work closely with Design, Quality, Production, Planning, and Finance teams to resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Maintain supplier records, audit reports, qualification documents, and performance dashboards.
• Support strategic sourcing, supply-base optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• B.E/M.E in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in casting procurement, sourcing, or vendor development.
• Strong technical knowledge of casting processes (GDC, PDC, Sand Casting, CI/SGI).
• Experience in costing, supplier audits, tooling review, PPAP/APQP, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (preferably Infor).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with urgency.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and technical reviews.