Component Engineer – Indirect Materials & MRO (Global)

Location:
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Be part of a team of entrepreneurial problem-solvers and builders who thrive in driving outcomes in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. At IMI, we're looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Component Engineer to help drive the standardization, optimization, and strategic management of indirect materials and MRO categories across our global manufacturing network. If you have experience in adhesives, conformal coatings, soldering materials, manufacturing consumables, or MRO procurement, this is an chance to make a global impact on cost competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do
RFQ Support:
• Identify standard and alternative indirect materials (solder, conformal coatings, glues, consumables, and MRO items).
• Review customer-specified materials and recommend IMI standard materials where feasible.
• Assess suppliers, lead times, MOQ, shelf life, and storage requirements.
• Support cost reduction and standardization proposals during quotation stages Mass Production Support:
• Manage standardization of indirect materials and maintain approved material databases.
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers to improve cost, flexibility, and supply continuity.
• Monitor material lifecycle, shelf life, and obsolescence risks.
• Support supplier consolidation and preferred supplier initiatives.
• Drive inventory optimization, waste reduction, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with PM, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams to secure customer approval for standard materials and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Competency Development:
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, manufacturing consumables, supplier capabilities, sustainability requirements, regulatory compliance, and best practices in indirect material management.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, manufacturing consumables, supplier capabilities, sustainability requirements, regulatory compliance,



and best practices in indirect material management. Values-based Behavior
• Demonstrates, models, and promotes behaviours aligned with IMI’s Core Values while collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, suppliers, and customers.
• Supports a culture of integrity, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and cost-conscious decision-making in the management of indirect materials and MRO categories.
• Encourages standardization, knowledge sharing, supplier collaboration, and sustainable business practices to create a safe, efficient, innovative, and customer-focused working environment. What We're Looking For Must-Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial / Electronic engineering with experience in Glue / Adhesives, Conformal coating or Soldering materials qualification
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Indirect Materials, MRO Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering Support, Glue / Adhesives, Conformal coating or Soldering materials qualification

Skills:
• Background and/or experience in indirect material management, MRO procurement, supplier qualification, material standardization, and cost optimization.
• Understanding of manufacturing consumables such as solder materials, conformal coatings, adhesives, encapsulates, industrial chemicals, and MRO categories.
• Knowledge of inventory management, shelf-life control, material lifecycle management, and obsolescence risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, supplier evaluation, sourcing strategies, and contract/commercial considerations.
• Experience supporting NPI/RFQ processes, cost reduction projects,



and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills. Knowledge of tools such as:
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project
• ERP/MRP Systems: SAP or equivalent
• Data Analysis & Reporting Tools: Excel Power Query, Power BI (preferred) Advantage if the candidate possesses any of the following:
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong initiative for self-learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive material standardization across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Clear and confident interpersonal communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Who Thrives Here? We're looking for people who:
• Think like owners and take initiative without waiting for instructions.
• Love solving complex problems with data and creativity.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.
• Challenge existing processes and continuously seek improvements.
• Enjoy collaborating with smart, high-performing teams across different cultures and time zones. What Success Looks Like You will help IMI improve:
• Material standardization and supplier utilization
• Cost reduction and cost avoidance
• Supply chain flexibility and continuity
• Inventory optimization and obsolescence management
• Operational efficiency and customer satisfaction Why Join IMI? Join a team that combines the agility to drive change with the reach and resources of a global manufacturing organization. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams worldwide, influence material strategies across multiple sites, and play a key role in strengthening IMI's operational and supply chain competitiveness. ? Interested? Apply now or reach out to learn more about this opportunity.

📌 Component Engineer (Coimbatore)
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