Supply Chain Engineering Manager Mechanical Components

Onward Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies in Pune, Maharashtra, India, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Engineering Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development for mechanical components produced in India and shipped to global operations, mainly North America.

The role combines mechanical manufacturing knowledge with supplier quality focus, requiring leadership across Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics to translate designs into robust sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in supply chain engineering, strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Experience sourcing mechanical components for international markets, especially North America.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, stamping, and fabricated assemblies.
• Experience with supplier qualification, cost breakdown analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing constraints.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components sourced from India.
• Identify and onboard suppliers for sheet metal, stamped, and fabricated components.
• Lead supplier capability assessments, audits, and development plans.
• Drive total-cost optimization, value engineering, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams.
• Manage end-to-end supplier performance, capacity and lead times.
• Establish supplier scorecards and governance for QA, cost, and risk.
• Support new product introductions with supplier validation and capacity assessment.
• Monitor market trends and geopolitical risks; develop mitigation plans.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Supplier qualification

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supply chain management

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP platforms

Job description

Supply Chain Engineering Manager Mechanical Components
PositionSupply Chain Engineering Manager – Mechanical ComponentsLocationPune, Maharashtra, India

Experience10-15 years

EducationB.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering; postgraduate qualification preferred

IndustryManufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Engineering Services

TravelDomestic and international travel, including the US, as required

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Engineering Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier development for mechanical components manufactured in India and supplied to global operations, primarily in North America. The role requires a strong combination of mechanical manufacturing knowledge, commercial acumen, supplier quality expertise, and global supply chain leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components sourced from India to support global manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Identify, assess, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers for sheet metal components, corrugated sheet metal parts, stamped components, perforated metal parts, fabricated components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Lead supplier capability assessments, technical evaluations, audits, and development plans to ensure manufacturing readiness and sustained performance.
• Drive total-cost optimization, value engineering, productivity improvement, quality enhancement, and delivery performance across the supplier base.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to translate design and technical requirements into robust sourcing and supply plans.
• Manage end-to-end supplier performance, including capacity planning, lead times, logistics coordination, inventory considerations, and corrective actions.
• Establish supplier scorecards and governance for quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and risk.
• Support new product introductions by validating supplier process capability, tooling readiness, production capacity, and quality planning.
• Monitor commodity trends, cost drivers, supplier capacity, and geopolitical or operational risks; develop mitigation plans and long-term sourcing roadmaps.
• Build strategic relationships with suppliers in India and stakeholders across international locations; lead negotiations and business reviews.
• Ensure adherence to applicable customer requirements, quality systems, regulatory expectations, and global supply chain standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain engineering, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or a closely related function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; a master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing mechanical components from Indian suppliers for international markets, especially North America.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, stamping, corrugated and perforated metal components, and fabricated mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in supplier qualification, manufacturing process assessment, commercial negotiations, cost breakdown analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, material requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Supplier quality and process improvement methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP / procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of value engineering, should-cost modelling, supply chain risk management, and global logistics.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and multi-site or international manufacturing operations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Mechanical manufacturing knowledge
• Global supply chain management
• Commercial negotiation
• Cost and quality optimization
• Risk management
• Leadership and team development
• Cross-cultural collaboration

Success Measures

• Qualified and capable supplier base aligned with engineering, quality, cost, and capacity requirements.
• Measurable improvements in total landed cost, supplier quality, on-time delivery, and lead-time reliability.
• Reduced sourcing concentration and supply continuity risks.
• Supplier readiness and smooth ramp-up for new products and changing customer demand.