Job Description - Development Engineer


Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
















  • Successful sourcing, development, and localization of forging, machining, and gear components for farm and automotive applications.

  • Drive end-to-end component development, including manufacturing feasibility, process validation, and supplier readiness.

  • Manage new product development activities through APQP, PPAP, design feasibility reviews, and production ramp-up.

  • Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers with a focus on capability, capacity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

  • Recommend and optimize material selection, heat treatment, surface treatment, and manufacturing processes based on application requirements.

  • Ensure timely delivery of development samples, validation milestones, and seamless handover to SCM for serial production.

  • Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and localization initiatives while meeting project timelines and business objectives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve production readiness and sustained supply performance.















Experience

Relevant 10+ experience in sourcing, development, and supplier management of forging, machining, and gear components for the automotive/farm equipment industry.

Industry Preferred

Automotive OEMs / Auto Component Industry

Farm Equipment / Agricultural Machinery Industry

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

Tractor Manufacturing

Forging & Machining Component Manufacturing

Transmission & Gear Manufacturing Industry

Heavy Engineering / Industrial Components Manufacturing

Qualifications

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

General Requirements


  • Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.

  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.

  • Customer-focused mindset with strong execution excellence.

  • Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office applications.



Technical Skills Preferred



  • Strong knowledge of Gear Technology, Forging Processes, Machining Processes, and GD&T.

  • Experience in APQP, PPAP, Product Development, and Supplier Quality Processes.

  • Knowledge of material grades, heat treatment, and surface treatment processes.

  • Exposure to supplier selection, evaluation, localization, and new product development from concept to production handover.


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