Vendor Development Engineer

The Vendor Development Engineer (VDE) will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers/vendors to support MSMEs in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. The role ensures vendors meet quality, cost, delivery, and innovation requirements while building sustainable and scalable vendor ecosystems in line with Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and advanced technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Identification & Onboarding
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors capable of supplying advanced technology components, materials, or services.
• Develop vendor qualification processes for MSMEs, focusing on quality, compliance, and innovation.
• Build vendor ecosystem partnerships with startups, R&D centers, and specialized technology suppliers.
• Vendor Assessment & Development
• Conduct technical capability assessments, process audits, and capacity evaluations.
• Work with vendors to improve process capability, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Train and guide vendors on compliance with ISO, CE, RoHS, IATF 16949, or other global quality standards.
• Cost & Supply Chain Optimization
• Negotiate cost, contracts, and supply terms to ensure competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• Support localization of high-tech imports by identifying indigenous suppliers.
• Develop multi-vendor strategies to reduce risks in critical technology supply chains.
• Technology & Innovation Support
• Facilitate vendor access to cutting-edge technologies like additive manufacturing, AI-driven quality control, IoT-based monitoring, and smart factories.
• Encourage co-innovation projects between MSMEs and vendors.
• Collaborate with R&D teams for prototype development and technology scaling.
• Sustainability & Compliance
• Ensure vendors adhere to environmental, ethical sourcing, and sustainability norms.
• Monitor vendor compliance with government schemes (e.g., Atmanirbhar Bharat, MSME cluster development, Make in India).
• Implement digital vendor management systems for transparency and traceability.
• Relationship Management
• Maintain long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers.
• Act as a bridge between MSMEs, technology partners, and vendors for effective collaboration.
• Organize vendor meets, training, and capability enhancement programs.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong technical knowledge of advanced manufacturing, materials, electronics, and automation.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 tools, ERP, SCM, and vendor management platforms.
• Expertise in supplier quality management, audits, and cost optimization.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to mentor vendors on process improvements and digital adoption.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• 3–7 years of experience in vendor development, preferably in high-tech manufacturing/MSMEs.
• Exposure to smart manufacturing, EV, robotics, IoT, AI-based production systems, or related technologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹8,141.79 - ₹23,557.95 per month

Work Location: In person