Vendor Development Engineer

Vendor Development Engineer- 5-10years- Ahmedabad- 5lpa to 8lpa- Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical
Job Category: MarketingJob Type: Full TimeJob Location: AhmedabadSalary: 5-8lpaYears of Experience: 5-10 yrsLinkedInFacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppCopy LinkShareThe Vendor Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, performance improvement, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and qualify new vendors through capability assessments and market research.

Drive supplier development programs supporting localization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.

Collaborate with quality and engineering teams on supplier selection and project execution.

Conduct supplier audits, First Article Inspections, and technical reviews.

Implement quality plans and resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and continuous improvement tools.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.

5+ years in supplier development, quality, or sourcing for Machined components in Casting and Forging is must

Proficiency in Excel and understanding of engineering drawings.

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or supplier quality tools preferred.

Strong communication and project management skills.