Purchase & Vendor Development Engineer

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to manage suppliers for plastic and metal automotive components in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The role focuses on ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets while supporting new product development and optimizing supplier performance.

The ideal candidate will have a BE/BTech in Mechanical or related fields and 4-5 years of vendor development experience in the automotive sector. Skills in communication, negotiation, and team management are essential to drive successful supplier collaborations.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in vendor development within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of metal, aluminum, and fabrication parts.
• Experience in plastic and metal component development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and onboard suppliers for automotive components.
• Develop alternate sources to mitigate supply risks.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance against QCD targets.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team management

Problem-solving attitude

Education

BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Job Purpose (Significance of the role & Objectives)

Develop, evaluate, and manage suppliers for plastic and metal automotive components to ensure quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets are achieved. Support new product development, localization, and supplier readiness while driving cost optimization initiatives and ensuring reliable and scalable supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Identify, develop, and onboard suppliers for plastic and metal automotive components
• Develop alternate sources to mitigate supply risks
• Maintain supplier documentation including NDAs, drawings, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with suppliers for prototype, pilot, and mass production readiness
• Ensure supplier ramp‑up aligns with project timelines
• Support new product development (NPD) and localization initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments
• Monitor supplier performance against Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets
• Resolve supplier‑related issues through cross‑functional coordination.
• Support part‑costing activities and commercial discussions
• Contribute to cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
• Analyze raw material, manufacturing process, and tooling costs

Desired Qualifications: Required Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience

• BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering
• 4–5 years of experience in vendor development within the automotive industry
• Knowledge of Metal, Aluminium and fabrication part
• Experience in plastic and metal component development
• Exposure to APQP, PPAP, and FMEA (preferred)
• Experience in supplier ramp‑up and production readiness
• Vendor coordination and stakeholder management
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent team management
• Result‑oriented/Goal driven.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Self‑motivated, passionate about learning, and takes initiative with a problem‑solving attitude.
• Highest level of integrity (teamwork, confidentiality, ethics, and integrity are the prerequisites for the role).
• Sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and its impact on the company’s success.