Job Purpose (Significance of the role & Objectives)

Develop, evaluate, and manage suppliers for plastic and metal automotive components to ensure quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets are achieved. Support recent product development, localization, and supplier readiness while driving cost optimization initiatives and ensuring reliable and scalable supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Vendor Development & Management
Identify, develop, and onboard suppliers for plastic and metal automotive components
Develop alternate sources to mitigate supply risks
Maintain supplier documentation including NDAs, drawings, and technical specifications

Supplier Coordination & Production Support
Coordinate with suppliers for prototype, pilot, and mass production readiness
Ensure supplier ramp-up aligns with project timelines
Support current product development (NPD) and localization initiatives.

Supplier Evaluation & Performance Monitoring
Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments
Monitor supplier performance against Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets
Resolve supplier-related issues through cross-functional coordination.

Costing & Value Engineering
Support part-costing activities and commercial discussions




Contribute to cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Analyze raw material, manufacturing process, and tooling costs

Desired Qualifications: Required Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience
BE / BTech / Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering
4–5 years of experience in vendor development within the automotive industry
Knowledge of Metal , Aluminium and fabrication part
Experience in plastic and metal component development
Technical Knowledge- Injection molding, Sheet metal, Machining, Welding
Exposure to APQP, PPAP, and FMEA (preferred)
Experience in supplier ramp-up and production readiness

Key Competencies
Vendor coordination and stakeholder management
Negotiation and communication skills
Excellent team management
Result-oriented/Goal driven.
Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Self-motivated, passionate about learning, and takes initiative with a problem-solving attitude.
Highest level of integrity (teamwork, confidentiality, ethics, and integrity are the prerequisites for the role).
Sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and its impact on the company’s success.

📌 Purchase & Vendor Development Engineer Delhi
🏢 PRAVAIG DYNAMICS PRIVATE
📍 Delhi