Engineer – Vendor Development, Supplier Management & Application Engineering Jobs in Bangalore

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP is hiring for an Engineer – Vendor Development, Management & Application Engineering position with a reputed organization in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. This opportunity is suitable for Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Mechatronics and related engineering professionals with experience in vendor development, supplier management, manufacturing engineering, sourcing or industrial engineering.

The role combines supplier development, technical vendor management, cost optimization, supplier quality, manufacturing coordination and application engineering support. These responsibilities are aligned with the broader supplier-development and sourcing functions currently seen across Bengaluru's manufacturing sector.

Job Details

About the Role

The Vendor Development & Application Engineer will be responsible for developing and managing a reliable, competitive and technically capable supplier base.

The position involves supplier identification, vendor qualification, supplier capability assessment, cost optimization, quality improvement, supplier performance management and delivery coordination. The candidate will also work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Production and Planning teams.

The role additionally provides application engineering support for product selection, customer-specific requirements, tool and workholding solutions, gripping technology and industrial automation applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Development & Supplier Management

Supplier Identification & Development

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for precision machined components, fabricated parts, assemblies, bought-out items and automation-related products.
• Develop alternate suppliers to reduce supply-chain risks.
• Assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, production capacity, technology and quality systems.
• Evaluate supplier infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding and approval activities.
• Develop a technically and commercially competitive supplier base.

Supplier Performance Management

• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs covering:
  • Quality
  • Cost
  • Delivery
  • Service
  • Responsiveness
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews.
• Develop and implement supplier improvement plans.
• Drive improvements in supplier productivity, manufacturing capability and process reliability.
• Build long-term professional relationships with strategic suppliers.

2. Technical & Manufacturing Coordination

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T and technical requirements with suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers understand manufacturing tolerances, material specifications and quality requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility of components.
• Support suppliers in resolving technical and manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate prototype development and sample approvals.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and process validation.
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure supplier readiness for production.

Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, machining and supplier capability assessment is particularly relevant to vendor-development roles in Bengaluru's precision manufacturing ecosystem.

3. Cost Optimization & Commercial Support

• Analyze supplier quotations and commercial proposals.
• Evaluate supplier pricing based on technical specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in supplier negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization and value engineering.
• Support annual cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify alternate manufacturing processes and suppliers where commercially appropriate.
• Work with suppliers to improve productivity and reduce overall product costs.

4. Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Coordinate with Quality teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier compliance with quality requirements.
• Drive CAPA, RCA and corrective-action activities.
• Follow up with suppliers for effective closure of quality issues.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier process capability and quality performance.

Preferred Quality Knowledge

• PPAP
• APQP
• FAI
• 8D
• CAPA
• SPC
• Root Cause Analysis
• Supplier Audits
• Process Validation

5. Supply Chain & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Identify potential supply risks and support mitigation plans.
• Help ensure uninterrupted availability of required materials and components.
• Support inventory optimization through effective supplier coordination.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier-readiness activities.
• Track supplier development activities and production-readiness milestones.

6. Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop strong professional relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Conduct supplier visits and capability assessments.
• Review supplier operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Discuss quality, cost, delivery and capacity issues with suppliers.
• Resolve technical and commercial supplier issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier accountability while developing long-term partnerships.

Secondary Responsibility – Application Engineering

The selected candidate will also provide technical support for application engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer application requirements.
• Assist in selecting suitable tooling, workholding, gripping and automation products.
• Support the Sales team with technical product information.
• Provide product-selection and application recommendations.
• Prepare basic application documentation.
• Develop product configurations and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Coordinate with global technical teams for special applications.
• Support customized application requirements where required.
• Provide technical clarification to Sales and customers.

Technical Skills Required

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of manufacturing and supplier-development processes, including:

Manufacturing Processes

• CNC Machining
• CNC Turning
• CNC Milling
• Grinding
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Welding
• Casting
• Forging
• Heat Treatment
• Surface Finishing
• Precision Machining

Engineering Knowledge

• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• GD&T
• Manufacturing Tolerances
• Material Specifications
• Manufacturing Feasibility
• Process Capability
• Supplier Capability Assessment

Supplier Development

• Vendor Development
• Supplier Qualification
• Supplier Audits
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Quality
• Supplier Evaluation
• Cost Reduction
• Strategic Sourcing
• Alternate Supplier Development

Quality

• PPAP
• APQP
• FAI
• 8D
• CAPA
• SPC
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective & Preventive Actions

Software / Systems

• ERP systems
• SAP knowledge is desirable
• MS Excel
• Basic technical documentation and reporting

Application Engineering

• Industrial Automation
• Gripping Technology
• Workholding
• Tooling
• Automation Components
• Product Selection
• BOM Preparation

Candidate Eligibility

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Vendor Development, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Manufacturing-industry experience is preferred.
• Experience in precision machining, fabrication, pneumatics, automation or industrial products will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and multiple internal departments.
• Candidate should be located within approximately 10 km of Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, or be willing to relocate close to the office.

Behavioural Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Analytical and decision-making ability
• Ownership and accountability
• Supplier relationship management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Planning and execution skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Customer and business orientation

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently working in the following functions may be relevant:

Vendor Development Engineer | Supplier Development Engineer | Supplier Quality Engineer | Sourcing Engineer | Strategic Sourcing Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineer | Purchase Engineer – Technical | Supplier Management Engineer | Application Engineer

Candidates from manufacturing, precision engineering, industrial automation, CNC machining, fabrication, machine tools, pneumatics and industrial products backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

This role provides exposure to both supplier development and application engineering, allowing the candidate to work across:

Vendor Development → Supplier Qualification → Manufacturing → Cost Optimization → Quality → Supply Chain → Application Engineering → Automation Solutions

It is particularly suited to engineers who want to combine technical manufacturing knowledge with supplier management, sourcing and application engineering.

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📍 Location: Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
💼 Experience: 4–6 Years
💰 Salary: ₹10–12 LPA
🎓 Qualification: Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Mechatronics Engineering
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Products

📧 Send your updated CV: info@orbitconsutlancy.in
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