Supplier Development Engineer – SCG India

SCG; New Delhi; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCG is expanding its supplier development role in India. The Supplier Development Engineer will assess supplier capabilities, coordinate audits, and drive improvement programs to strengthen the supplier base and support SCG’s sourcing network in India.

You will work with Procurement, QA, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and long-term competitiveness, with travel across India as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality engineering, or related manufacturing functions.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and supplier coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel within India for supplier visits and assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential and existing suppliers to assess manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, technical competencies, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate factory assessments, supplier audits, and technical evaluations to support supplier qualification and development.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, and production systems to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate supplier improvement plans to enhance manufacturing capability, production consistency, and delivery reliability.
• Monitor supplier development progress and follow up on corrective actions to ensure sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with product specifications.
• Support supplier readiness assessments for new products, sourcing projects, or changes in manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier manufacturing efficiency, process capability, and competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier development indicators and prepare assessment reports and improvement summaries.
• Coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to support supplier development initiatives and strengthen partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SCG is strengthening its presence in India through sustainable construction solutions, innovative building materials, and integrated sourcing and supply chain operations. Our business activities include:

• Sustainable building solutions through advanced AAC walls and blocks for India's construction sector.
• Global sourcing and OEM solutions, connecting India's manufacturing capabilities with SCG's international markets.
• Supplier collaboration and operational excellence, focusing on manufacturing capabilities, product reliability, and long-term supply chain competitiveness.

For supplier development professionals, this offers an opportunity to strengthen manufacturing partnerships, develop reliable supplier capabilities, and support SCG's growing international sourcing network.

About the Role

The Supplier Development Engineer supports supplier qualification, manufacturing capability assessments, and supplier improvement initiatives to strengthen SCG's sourcing and manufacturing partner network in India.

The role focuses on evaluating potential and existing suppliers, identifying manufacturing capability gaps, and coordinating improvement activities to enhance supplier reliability, production readiness, and long-term competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential and existing suppliers to assess manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, technical competencies, and operational readiness.
• Conduct or coordinate factory assessments, supplier audits, and technical evaluations to support supplier qualification and development.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, and production systems to identify potential risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate supplier improvement plans to enhance manufacturing capability, production consistency, and delivery reliability.
• Monitor supplier development progress and follow up on corrective actions to ensure sustainable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with product specifications and business requirements.
• Support supplier readiness assessments for new products, sourcing projects, or changes in manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier manufacturing efficiency, process capability, and operational competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier development indicators and prepare supplier assessment reports, technical findings, and improvement summaries.
• Coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to support supplier development initiatives and strengthen long-term manufacturing partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality engineering, or related manufacturing functions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier assessment, production capacity, and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification, factory audits, manufacturing process evaluation, or supplier performance improvement.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and supplier coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within India for supplier visits, factory assessments, and supplier development activities.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This role provides opportunities to develop expertise in supplier development, manufacturing capability assessment, supplier quality improvement, strategic sourcing support, and regional supplier management, supporting career growth within SCG's global sourcing and international business network.