New Product Development Engineer

Job description: NPD - Fabrication & Forgings
Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

About The Gig
As a Mechanical NPD, you will architect and execute the sourcing strategy for all mechanical components ( Fabrication & forgings.) that power our next-gen electric two-wheelers. In this high-impact role, youll combine deep technical know-how in mechanical systems with world-class supplier management to drive cost, quality, innovation, and speed-to-market.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Category Leadership
  
• Develop and own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for mechanical components.
  
• Long Term and Short term Strategy
  
• Conduct quarterly category reviews to align cost-reduction, risk-mitigation, and innovation goals.
  
• Knowledge about Mechanical commodities Manufacturing Process, APQP
  
• Supplier Identification & Qualification
  
• Map global and domestic supplier landscapes; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
  
• Identification, Selection & Qualification of Supplier
  
• Establish qualification protocols, audit plans, and scorecards to ensure supplier capabilities and compliance.
  
• Cost Management & Negotiation
  
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives—targeting 8–10% annual savings.
  
• Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms, volume discounts, and tooling investments.
  
• Part Costing
  
• ZBC/Should Cost
  
• Contractualization
  
• Drive Cost reduction initiatives.
  
• New Product Development
  
• DFx Process
  
• DFMEA, PFMEA
  
• Part Development - Proto, Mass Production
  
• Proto & Mass Production Tool & Fixture Development
  
• Capacity Calculation & Set up Capacity as per requirement.
  
• Vendor Management:
  
• Supplier Identification, Selection and Approval
  
• Supplier Audit for Qualifying the supplier
  
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components.
  
• Identifying Improvement plan along with supplier to meet SEPL requirement
  
• Maintain SRM
  
• QBR’s with supplier based on parameters
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
• Partner with NPD, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to balance design for cost, manufacturability, and performance.
  
• Fast-track prototype tool builds, pilot runs, and scale-up sourcing for high-volume launches.
  
• Risk & Quality Assurance
  
• Implement supplier risk assessments (financial, geo-political, capacity) and develop mitigation plans.
  
• Set and monitor quality KPIs (PPM, defect trends, on-time delivery) with continuous improvement roadmaps.
  
• Innovation & Sustainability
  
• Scout for advanced materials, manufacturing technologies (e.g., high-pressure die casting, additive manufacturing) to drive product differentiation.
  
• Champion sustainability—evaluate suppliers on carbon footprint, circularity, and compliance with global environmental standards.
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  
• 4-8 years of end-to-end strategic sourcing experience in Tier-1 Automotive, EV, or Heavy Machinery sectors.
  
• Deep expertise in mechanical component technologies— castings, forgings, sheet metal fabrication, machining.
  
• Strong commercial acumen: adept at building cost models, negotiating multi-year contracts, and managing tooling investments.
  
• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP procurement modules and supplier-performance management systems.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Translate business goals into category roadmaps and sourcing playbooks.
  
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage cost-benchmarking, should-cost analyses, and spend analytics.
  
• Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire cross-functional teams and influence C-suite stakeholders.
  
• Communication: Articulate complex technical and commercial concepts clearly—both verbally and in writing.
  
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment; pivot quickly as product roadmaps evolve.
  

Why Simple Energy?

• Be part of India’s fast-growing EV revolution.
  
• Work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation.
  
• Opportunity to shape the brand identity of a leading EV startup