Vendor Development Engineer- (Machine Shop+ Foundry)

Kores; Chakan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kores in Maharashtra, Chakan invites a detail-oriented professional to lead supplier development and cost optimization for machining parts. You will drive vendor sourcing, onboarding, and performance management while collaborating with design and production to resolve technical issues and support NPD.

What you bring: strong analytical skills, negotiation ability, and experience in manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, machining, and electronics.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development and onboarding.
• Ability to monitor KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery) and drive improvements.
• Strong communication and technical collaboration with design and production.

Responsibilities

• Vendor sourcing & onboarding of new suppliers for materials/components.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for cost and quality.
• Collaborate with design/production to define specs and resolve issues.
• Conduct supplier facility audits to ensure capability and compliance.
• Analyze quotes, negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and internal stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate with design/production for NPD.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Machining Cost Estimation with machining activities.

2. Cycle time study & cost reduction ideas

3. Machine selection, Programming knowledge

4. Implementation of automation

5. Supplier selection for machining

6. Development activities, Cycle time calculation, Costing of m/c parts

7. Knowledge of supplier development.

8. Knowledge of supplier quality

9. Costing of machining parts, NPD parts RFQ preparation

10. Dispatch of Export Containers

11. IATF / IMS knowledge, APQP / TRA / TRSO, 5s, Kaizen, 7QC Tools etc.

Preferred candidate profile

• Vendor Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for specific materials/components (e.g., mechanical, electronics).
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery), implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Technical Collaboration: Work with design/production to define specs, resolve technical issues, and improve supplier processes.
• Audits & Assessment: Conduct on-site assessments and audits of vendor facilities to ensure compliance and capability.
• Cost & Negotiation: Analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• NPD Support: Coordinate with design/production for new product introductions (NPD).
• Technical Aptitude: Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes (e.g., sheet metal, machining, electronics).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, costs, and performance metrics.
• Negotiation & Communication: Strong skills for securing favorable terms and