Senior Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical)

Position Summary

The Senior Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical) leads the sourcing, supplier development, localization, and cost estimation of mechanical components and assemblies for new and existing products. Working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global technology partners, the role develops capable local suppliers, coordinates prototype and sample production, and prepares evidence-based cost estimates. The position supports the transition from product concept to reliable local production while meeting requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and technical performance.

Detailed Role Responsibilities

Sourcing and vendor development

• Identify, assess, qualify, and develop reliable Indian suppliers and contract manufacturers for making samples and prototypes of mechanical parts and assemblies, such as machined parts, sheet metal, castings, plastics, fasteners and fabricated items.
• Work with engineering to understand drawings, specifications, performance requirements, and anticipated demand before requesting supplier quotations.
• Evaluate vendors on their capability, quality, delivery and price before placing orders.

Prototypes and samples

• Get low volume prototypes and samples made by vendors or in our own factory, within agreed time and budget.

• Collaborate with suppliers throughout sampling to resolve issues and achieve compliance with drawing requirements.

• Inspect samples for compliance with drawings and specifications, and provide clear feedback to resolve issues early.

Localization of partner products

• Study the partner's product, drawings and bill of materials, and identify which parts can be sourced or made in India.

• Recommend locally available materials, processes, and alternatives when original parts are costly or difficult to source and verify that they meet performance requirements.

• Coordinate with the technology partner on changes, approvals and technical queries.

Costing and quotations

• Prepare cost estimates for parts and assemblies, based on material, process, labour, tooling and overheads.

• Build and maintain accurate costed bills of materials to support reliable final product costing.

Desired Behaviors and Qualifications

• Veralto Core Behaviors

• Apply Insights – Listen to stakeholders, apply critical thinking, and cultivate breakthrough operational results.

• Instill Trust – Act with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

• Deliver Results – Translate strategy into execution, champion continuous improvement, and drive sustainable outcomes.

• Win as a Team – Promote collaboration, empower diverse perspectives, and foster inclusion and well‑being.

• Role Specific Behaviors

• Comfortable working with vendors, job workers and shop floor teams.

• Good negotiation skills and can back up their position with facts and numbers.

• Follows up on tasks until they are closed.
• Attention to detail and keeps clear records.
• Can work independently and also as part of a cross-functional team.

III. Qualifications

Outline the education, experience, technical skills, and certifications required to succeed in the role. Keep the expectations clear and appropriately scoped for the role level

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Production or Industrial Engineering also acceptable).

• 4 to 8 years of experience in sourcing, vendor development, manufacturing or product development of mechanical parts.

• Communicates clearly in English and Hindi.

• Experience in costing or cost estimation of parts is a must.

• Experience in getting prototypes or samples made, and in taking parts from sample to regular production, is preferred.

Technical skills

• Reads and understands mechanical drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, surface finish and material specifications.

• Hands-on experience with machined components and sheet metal parts is a must.

• Knowledge of machining processes—including turning, milling, drilling, and grinding—as well as welding, sheet-metal fabrication, powder coating, and other finishing methods.

• Understands materials and standard grades commonly used in India.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods and tools, enough to check samples against drawings.
• Working knowledge of CAD software for viewing and basic edits (for example SolidWorks).

• Proficient in Excel for preparing costing sheets, bills of materials, and supplier comparisons.

• Exposure to castings, plastics, fasteners or fabricated assemblies is a plus.

Location

Onsite – Mumbai, India

Other Duties

The associate may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

Health & Safety

Health & Safety is a shared responsibility at Trojan Technologies and is built into every job function. All associates are expected to contribute to a safe workplace by following established policies, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement. Supervisors also have specific duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and additional training will be provided as required.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
 

Unsolicited Assistance

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