Sourcing Engineer - Mechanical Proprietary

Uberlife Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Uberlife Consulting in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Sourcing Specialist to lead RFQ processes, evaluate bids, and onboard suppliers for EV mechanical parts. You will perform Should-Cost and Zero-Based Costing analyses across materials, tooling and processes to hit cost targets, and drive APQP/PPAP milestones from prototype to mass production.

Coordinate sample approvals, supplier audits and localization initiatives to reduce lead times, cut landed costs, and optimize supplier performance using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering.
• 2–5 years in strategic sourcing, costing and supplier development for mechanical components.
• Experience with Should-Costing, ZBC, and automotive negotiations.
• Experience executing APQP/PPAP in automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFQ process and onboard competitive suppliers for EV mechanical parts.
• Perform Should-Cost and ZBC analyses across materials and tooling to hit target costs.
• Drive APQP and PPAP milestones from prototype phases through mass production.
• Coordinate sample approvals, tool readiness, and supplier quality audits to keep NPD on schedule.
• Lead supplier localization initiatives to cut lead times and landed costs.
• Track and manage supplier performance using QCDD metrics and conduct audits.
• Spot cost-reduction and waste-elimination opportunities across manufacturing processes, packaging, and logistics.
• Manage ECRs aligning design changes with tooling adjustments, suppliers, and cost targets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Costing analysis

Supplier development

Bids evaluation

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

APQP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Production Engineering

Tools

PPAP

Should-Costing tools

ZBC methods

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end RFQ process, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and onboard competitive suppliers for EV mechanical parts

Perform Should-Cost and Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) analyses across raw materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and conversion to hit target part costs

Drive APQP and PPAP milestones from prototype phases (Alpha, Beta, QP) through mass production to ensure parts meet quality and launch timelines

Coordinate sample approvals, tool readiness, and supplier quality audits to keep New Product Development (NPD) projects on schedule

Lead supplier localization initiatives to cut lead times, reduce logistical risks, and lower landed costs

Track and manage supplier performance using QCDD (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development) metrics, conducting audits and expanding supplier capacity as needed

Spot cost-reduction and waste-elimination opportunities across manufacturing processes, packaging, and logistics

Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) by aligning design changes with tooling adjustments, suppliers, and cost targets

Ideal Candidate

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering

2 - 5 years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, costing, and supplier development for mechanical components (EV experience is a plus)

Strong background in Should-Costing, Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), and commercial contract negotiations

Proven experience executing APQP and PPAP processes within an automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong cross-functional collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively