Engineer / Senior Engineer

I) Buyer (Forging & Machining)

Engineer / Sr. Engineer Parts Purchasing

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost negotiation for forging and machining components.
• RFQ management, supplier evaluation, and localization activities.
• EO change implementation and VA/VE management.
• Cost reduction through process study and value engineering.
• Price change management related to RM, forex, and process variations.
• PO release and approval coordination.
• Supplier onboarding and TCI management.
• Business plan support, CapEx monitoring, and expense control.
• Zero-Based Costing and cost analysis.

Requirements:

• BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile / Production).
• 3-8 years of experience in Automotive Parts Purchasing.
• Strong exposure to Forging & Machining commodities.
• Experience in cost negotiation, localization, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.

II) Supplier Management

Engineer / Sr. Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor supplier tool life performance and ensure process stability.
• Drive CAPA implementation and effectiveness verification.
• Manage 4M and Engineering Order (EO) change initiation, approvals, and execution.
• Develop and qualify alternate/dual source suppliers.
• Conduct process studies and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate 4M/EO PPAP audits with SQA teams.
• Initiate and manage deviations for non-conforming dimensions.
• Coordinate with PPC, IQC, and Production for fitment trials.
• Collaborate with QA and R&D for validation and reliability testing.
• Review technical requirements and SORs with suppliers.

Requirements:

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or related disciplines.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Supplier Management / Supplier Development.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, 4M Changes, EO Management, and Manufacturing Processes.
• Experience in supplier audits, dual-source development, and cost reduction projects.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.