Supplier Development Manager

nVent; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a senior Leader to drive supplier development, quality, localization and NPI execution across mechanical, electrical, and electronics commodities. You will partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and Quality to build a capable supply base for India and global needs.

The role demands 15 years in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering within enclosures, data solutions, power, or related industries, with strong APQP/PPAP and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline relevant to mechanical, electrical or electronics sourcing.
• 15 years of progressive experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering or related supply chain roles.
• Proven track record in localization, supplier qualification, NPI/NPD execution and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development and qualification across mechanical, electrical and electronics commodities.
• Drive localization, dual sourcing, and India-for-India/India-for-Global initiatives.
• Lead readiness for NPI/NPD projects with PPAP, FAI, APQP and production launch.
• Establish supplier audit, qualification and compliance programs aligned with global requirements.
• Own supplier quality performance and drive reductions in defects, SCARs and COPQ.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and mitigation for capacity and continuity.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and PFMEA to improve processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations and Quality to support strategic sourcing.
• Lead and develop Supplier Development Engineers and build organizational capability.
• Oversee enclosure manufacturing processes including sheet metal, machining, welding, extrusions, coating, wiring harnesses, PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies.

Skills

New Parts Development

Project Management

Localization

APQP & PPAP

ISO 9001-2015

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

IPC-A-610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620

PMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or MBA (preferred)

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

• Lead supplier development, qualification, and capability enhancement across Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics commodity portfolios covering Metal Shapes, Fabrication, Special Process, Machining, Casting, PCBA, Wiring Harness and Data Solutions.
• Drive part development, localization, dual sourcing , and India-for-India / India-for-Global initiatives to support business growth and supply resilience.
• Lead supplier readiness for NPI/NPD projects , ensuring successful PPAP, FAI, APQP, and production launch execution.
• Establish and execute supplier audit, qualification, and compliance programs aligned with global quality and regulatory requirements.
• Own supplier quality performance , driving improvements in PPM, SCAR closure, COPQ reduction, warranty performance, and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to ensure capacity readiness, business continuity, and uninterrupted supply.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen , APQP, PPAP, PFMEA , and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, and Global Commodity teams to support strategic sourcing and development objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Supplier Development Engineers while building organizational capability in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and project execution
• Possess strong expertise in enclosure industry manufacturing processes, including Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Extrusions, Surface Treatment (Powder Coating, Plating), Wiring Harnesses, PCBAs, and Electromechanical Assemblies, enabling effective supplier development, process validation, quality improvement, and new product industrialization
• Serve as the Project Owner for strategic supplier development, localization, and NPI initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, risks are proactively managed, and all qualification requirements are completed to enable seamless transition into serial production

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering , Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• 15 years of progressive experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, NPI/NPD, or Supply Chain within manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier development activities across Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics commodities in Enclosures, Data Solutions, Power, or Engineering industries.
• Proven success in localization, supplier qualification, NPI/NPD execution, supplier quality improvement, and supply base expansion.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations , global supply chains, and cross-functional project teams.
• Prior experience leading and developing Supplier Development , Supplier Quality, or Technical teams.

Skills

• Knowledge on New Parts Development, Project Management and Localization
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA. 6 Sigma Green Belt as an added advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015, IPC610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training/Certification i
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / Certified Auditor
• IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

The Supplier Development Manager is responsible for leading supplier development, supplier quality, localization, and NPI/NPD execution across Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics commodities. The role drives supplier capability, quality, capacity, and risk management to support business growth, product launches, and supply continuity. Partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams, the position develops a world-class supply base supporting both India and global business requirements.