Sourcing & Development Engineer – Non-Metallics

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturing company in Bengaluru Urban seeks a Sourcing & Development Engineer specializing in non-metallic materials. The role involves supplier identification, product development support, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal candidates have strong technical expertise in materials like plastics and rubber, experience in automotive environments, and a strategic sourcing mindset. Collaboration with various teams is essential, and responsibilities include conducting audits, analyzing costs, and leading corrective actions for quality issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP processes.
• Experience working with global suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers for non-metallic components.
• Collaborate with R&D for material selection.
• Support prototype development of non-metallic parts.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical expertise in non-metallic materials

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Cost breakdown analysis

Collaboration with R&D

Job description

Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited | Full time

The Sourcing & Development Engineer – Non-Metallics is responsible for identifying, evaluating, developing, and managing suppliers for non-metallic materials and components. This role bridges engineering, procurement, quality, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing, technical feasibility, quality compliance, and timely product development.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in non-metallic materials (Plastics, Rubber/Elastomers, Painting process, Seatings etc.) combined with strategic sourcing and supplier development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Identification & Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers for non-metallic components and raw materials.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and technical audits.
• Cost breakdown analysis, and negotiations.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives (VA/VE, alternate materials, localization).

2. Product Development & Technical Support

• Collaborate with R&D and design teams in material selection and feasibility reviews.
• Support prototype development and validation of non-metallic parts.
• Familiar with Injection mould Tooling development and manufacturing process.
• Review drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards requirements.
• Develop suppliers for new technologies, materials, and processes.
• Lead corrective actions for quality and delivery issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

4. Quality & Compliance

• Support PPAP/APQP processes (if automotive) or equivalent validation processes.
• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and Logistics teams.
• Provide technical input during supplier negotiations and contracts.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive/ industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP (if automotive).
• Experience working with global suppliers.
• Technical expertise in non-metallic materials
• Strategic sourcing mindset