Closing on: Dec 31, 2026 Job Id: SE_C_2026 Designation: Senior Engineer Department: Sourcing Function: Sourcing (COTS) Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-time Job

Location:
Bangalore Posted on: 28-09-2026 Qualification: BE / B.
Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Diploma with 8–10 years’ relevant experience also considered)

Experience:
Minimum 5 years in COTS sourcing, preferably electronic and electromechanical components Core Training: Supplier NDA execution, pre-assessment & registration, supplier assessment and audit process Preferred Exposure: Aerospace manufacturing industry; strong familiarity with the supplier base and the most competitive suppliers in the market Key Competencies Technical & Commercial:
• Vendor identification, selection and development
• Sourcing strategy and competitive quote generation
• Product quotation and costing process
• Component obsolescence and counterfeit-parts management
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals
• Quality systems: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Behavioural & Coordination
• Self-motivated, curious, result
- and task-oriented




• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team collaboration
• Supplier relationship management

Key Responsibilities
• Source and obtain competitive quotes for all types of COTS parts within aggressive timelines.
• Review customer specifications and prepare the bill of materials (BOM) and product requirements for current products.
• Send and review supplier quotes for new projects to ensure on-time completion of product costing.
• Review BOM and costing, and negotiate prices for bidding projects.
• Conduct supplier meetings and visits.
• Continuously study and develop new materials and suppliers for cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Proactively identify suppliers to address single-source risk, drive cost reduction, and replace underperforming suppliers.
• Develop, establish and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers.
• Track samples to ensure timely completion of material inward and incoming inspection for sample builds.

📌 SOURCING ENGINEER – COTS (Bengaluru)
🏢 Hical Technologies
📍 Bengaluru