Hiring for Manager/ Sr. Manager Design & Vendor Development.
Position Overview
Title: Manager Design & Vendor Development
Location: Faridabad
Department: Research & Development (R&D;) and Supply Chain
Management (SCM)
Experience Required: 10 TO 14 Years
Job Purpose
The Manager (Design & Vendor Development) will bridge the gap
between product engineering and strategic procurement. This role is
responsible for executing high-precision 3D/2D designs for flour mill
machinery (e.g., roller mills, plan sifters, cleaning equipment, pneumatic
conveying systems) while simultaneously identifying, auditing, and
negotiating with top-tier vendors across Delhi NCR to source
components at optimal costs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Engineering & Design Execution (60% of Time)
Independently design and optimize machine assemblies, high-tonnage
sheet metal structures, rotating shafts, and bearing assemblies using
Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, or Creo.
Generate highly precise 2D manufacturing drawings incorporating
advanced GD&T; to ensure zero-defect assembly on the shop floor.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly
(DFA) reviews to reduce overall production time.
Maintain a structured Bill of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP
framework, selecting the exact grades of steel, castings, fasteners, and
gearboxes.
Resolve design-related issues directly on the production floor during
prototype building and initial machine assembly.
Should be fully conversant with design data management system.
2. Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing (40% of Time)
Locate, evaluate, and induct high-quality vendors for heavy iron
castings, precision CNC machining, laser cutting, sheet metal
bending, and gearboxes.
Perform cost optimization models by calculating raw material weights,
process cycle times, and machining overheads to ensure transparent
and aggressive price negotiations with suppliers.
Lead comprehensive Vendor Facility Audits to assess their machine
capacity, testing infrastructure, and quality control systems before final
induction.
Technical Profile & Core Competencies
Software Skills: Expert-level mastery of 3D CAD modelling (Solid Works
preferred) and PLM/PDM file management systems.
Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of heavy
manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, sheet metal
foundry/casting operations, precision machining tolerances, dynamic
balancing, and structural welding.
Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills backed by practical
knowledge of regional metal/steel market rates, processing charges, and
logistics costs.
Management Skills: Should be able to work across inter
departmental management teams and customers.
Qualifications & Experience Criteria
Education: B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering from a recognized university, with throughout very good
grades/ marks since high school
Target Industries: Candidates must come from companies
manufacturing Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), Agricultural
Machinery, Packaging Equipment, food processing machinery
manufacturer, or Heavy Industrial Machinery.
Preferred Companies in NCR: Experience working with established
engineering or Tier-1 fabrication manufacturers in Faridabad, Gurugram,
or Greater Noida is highly advantageous.
Additional management degree/ diploma is preferred (but not
limiting)
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