Vendor Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities1. Supplier Identification & Evaluation

• Research and identify potential suppliers for critical components and sub-assemblies used in air dryers.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, including technical competence, quality systems, capacity, and financial stability.
• Perform supplier visits, audits, and evaluations to confirm adherence to standards.

2. Vendor Outsourcing & Development

• Develop and qualify new vendors based on product quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead vendor trials, sample evaluation, and product validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve product designs, reduce manufacturing costs, and support value engineering initiatives.

3. Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor key supplier performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, delivery, response time, and cost.
• Implement corrective actions and improvement plans with vendors to address quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain a vendor scorecard and feed performance data into sourcing decisions.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain RFQs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure all vendor documentation follows company quality standards and procedures (ISO/TS compliance, if applicable).
• Maintain accurate supplier records in ERP/PDM systems.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Engineering to clarify product specifications, tolerance levels, and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances and ensure adherence to inspection protocols.
• Support planning team for timely procurement of parts to meet production schedules.

QualificationsEducational

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA (Procurement / Supply Chain) is a plus.

Experience

• 3–7 years in vendor development, sourcing, or procurement (preferably in manufacturing).
• Experience in air dryer, HVAC, industrial machinery, or related precision manufacturing industry is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, TS 16949, Six Sigma concepts).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and generate supplier performance reports.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to drive supplier improvements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier quality rejection rate
• On-time delivery performance
• Cost savings achieved through vendor development
• Number of qualified new suppliers onboarded
• Supplier audit scores

Work Environment

• Office & Manufacturing Plant visits required.
• Some travel to supplier sites and trade shows (national/international) may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person