Engineer- Vendor Development, Management & Application Engineering

SCHUNK - Hand in hand for tomorrow; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHUNK Intec India private limited seeks a Vendor Development & Application Engineer to identify, qualify and manage suppliers, focusing on localization, cost optimization and quality improvement. You will support product selection and customer-specific solutions as needed.

The role requires a BE/BTech in Mechanical related field with 4–6 years in vendor development, supplier quality, or strategic sourcing in manufacturing. Prior exposure to precision machining or automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Mechatronics or related field.
• 4–6 years in Vendor Development, Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in precision machining, fabrication, pneumatics, automation, or industrial products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification & Development
• Technical & Manufacturing Coordination
• Cost Optimization
• Quality & Compliance
• Supply Chain Coordination

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Ownership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

SCHUNK, a family owned business, based in Germany, is a global technology pioneer in Toolholding, Workholding, Gripping, and Automation Technology.

SCHUNK Intec India private limited, a 100% subsidiary of SCHUNK SE & Co. KG, Germany, was established in 2001, plays a key role in the Indian manufacturing sector. With German-engineered solutions adapted to local needs and a PAN India sales network, the company serves diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, die & mould, and industrial automation

About the Role

The Vendor Development & Application Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, qualifying, and managing suppliers to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply base. The role focuses on supplier capability enhancement, localization, cost optimization, quality improvement, and timely delivery while providing technical application support for product selection and customer-specific solutions whenever required.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in Vendor Development, Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in precision machining, fabrication, pneumatics, automation, or industrial products will be an added advantage.
• Age – within 25 to 30 years (Preferred Male)
• Industry: Preferred from manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification & Development
• Technical & Manufacturing Coordination
• Cost Optimization
• Quality & Compliance
• Supply Chain Coordination

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making ability.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.