Role Overview

- Job Title: Head of Mechanical Design & Sourcing (or Director/Lead)
- Department: Engineering, R&D;, and Supply Chain / Procurement
- Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or VP of Product Development
- Key Focus: End-to-end mechanical architecture, DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly), vendor onboarding, and cost optimization. [1, 2, 3]

Core Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Engineering Leadership

- Lead the conceptualization, 3D CAD modeling, and 2D detailing of mechanical components, enclosures, and assemblies.
- Oversee structural, thermal, or FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulations and validation testing.
- Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews to ensure parts can be produced reliably at scale.
- Manage engineering change notices (ECN), revision control, and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Formulate and execute mechanical sourcing strategies for parts such as sheet metal, plastic injection molding, CNC machining, and extrusions.
- Identify, audit, and onboard domestic and international component manufacturers and tier-1/tier-2 suppliers.
- Negotiate long-term contracts,



unit pricing, tooling costs, payment terms, and lead times.
- Implement cost-optimization initiatives via alternate sourcing, volume consolidation, and value engineering. [1, 2]

Cross-Functional & Supplier Quality Management

- Partner closely with R&D;, firmware/electronics teams, and production floors to ensure smooth new product introduction (NPI).
- Establish supplier scorecards and monitor KPIs regarding quality (PPM), on-time delivery (OTD), and cost compliance.
- Act as the escalation point for critical supplier quality or supply chain disruptions. [1, 2]

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience: 8–15+ years of combined experience in mechanical design/R&D; and hardware/mechanical sourcing or supply chain operations.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency in CAD/PLM software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, UGNX, Teamcenter) and GD&T.;
- Commercial Acumen: Robust experience in supplier negotiation, contract law, bill of materials (BOM) cost analysis, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

📌 Mechanical Design & Sourcing Head (Bengaluru)
🏢 Aarnatek Kiosk
📍 Bengaluru