: NPD (Rubber & Plastic)

Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

About The Gig

As a Mechanical NPD, you will architect and execute the sourcing strategy for all mechanical components ( Rubber & Plastic) that power our next-gen electric two-wheelers. In this high-impact role, youll combine deep technical know-how in mechanical systems with world-class supplier management to drive cost, quality, innovation, and speed-to-market.

What You'll Do

- Strategic Category Leadership
- Develop and own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for mechanical components.
- Long Term and Short term Strategy
- Conduct quarterly category reviews to align cost-reduction, risk-mitigation, and innovation goals.
- Knowledge about Mechanical commodities Manufacturing Process, APQP
- Supplier Identification & Qualification
- Map global and domestic supplier landscapes; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
- Identification, Selection & Qualification of Supplier
- Establish qualification protocols, audit plans, and scorecards to ensure supplier capabilities and compliance.
- Cost Management & Negotiation
- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives—targeting 8–10% annual savings.
- Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms, volume discounts, and tooling investments.
- Part Costing
- ZBC/Should Cost
- Contractualization
- Drive Cost reduction initiatives.
- New Product Development
- DFx Process
- DFMEA, PFMEA
- Part Development - Proto, Mass Production
- Proto & Mass Production Tool & Fixture Development
- Capacity Calculation & Set up Capacity as per requirement.
- Vendor Management:
- Supplier Identification, Selection and Approval
- Supplier Audit for Qualifying the supplier
- Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components.
- Identifying Improvement plan along with supplier to meet SEPL requirement
- Maintain SRM
- QBR’s with supplier based on parameters
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with NPD, Quality, Manufacturing,



and Engineering to balance design for cost, manufacturability, and performance.
- Fast-track prototype tool builds, pilot runs, and scale-up sourcing for high-volume launches.
- Risk & Quality Assurance
- Implement supplier risk assessments (financial, geo-political, capacity) and develop mitigation plans.
- Set and monitor quality KPIs (PPM, defect trends, on-time delivery) with continuous improvement roadmaps.
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Scout for advanced materials, manufacturing technologies (e.g., high-pressure die casting, additive manufacturing) to drive product differentiation.
- Champion sustainability—evaluate suppliers on carbon footprint, circularity, and compliance with global environmental standards.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of end-to-end strategic sourcing experience in Tier-1 Automotive, EV, or Heavy Machinery sectors.
- Deep expertise in mechanical component technologies— castings, forgings, sheet metal fabrication, machining.
- Strong commercial acumen: adept at building cost models, negotiating multi-year contracts, and managing tooling investments.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP procurement modules and supplier-performance management systems.
- Strategic Thinking: Translate business goals into category roadmaps and sourcing playbooks.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage cost-benchmarking, should-cost analyses, and spend analytics.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire cross-functional teams and influence C-suite stakeholders.
- Communication: Articulate complex technical and commercial concepts clearly—both verbally and in writing.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a quick-paced startup environment; pivot quickly as product roadmaps evolve.

Why Simple Energy?

- Be part of India’s fast-growing EV revolution.
- Work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Opportunity to shape the brand identity of a leading EV startup

📌 New Product Development - Rubber & Plastic (Bengaluru)
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