EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Minimum: Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
- Preferred: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering (Electrical or Electronics background is an added advantage for this role)
EXPERIENCE
- Engineer: minimum 3 years of sourcing / purchase experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in an aerospace, defence or space industry supply chain is mandatory; AS9100 certified organisation preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on exposure to imported catalogue parts, franchised distributor channels and long-lead connector and cable procurement.
SPECIALIST TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS – COTS AND STANDARD PARTS
- Product Knowledge
Wires and cables
Connectors
Back shells and accessories
Sleeves and protection
Fasteners and hardware
Other standard items
- Supplier, Channel and Process Control
- Price Estimation and Negotiation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Float RFQs to OEMs, franchised distributors and approved sources; obtain quotations, prepare comparison statements and recommend the source.
- SAP with correct part number, dash number, revision, specification and packaging requirements.
- Prepare landed-cost workings for assigned part families under the guidance of the Senior Engineer.
- Verify Certificate of Conformance, OEM traceability, date code, batch and shelf-life data at receipt; hand over documentation to Quality and Stores.
- Track materials changes, get ECO approval
- Maintain supplier master data, price history, lead-time database and part cross-reference records in SAP.
- Source prototype and first-article COTS parts for NPD / APQP projects as per project timelines
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Materials and drawing knowledge
- Negotiation and commercial skills
- Source identification and vendor development
- SAP skills
- AS9100 requirements
- Global supplier management
INTERFACES
Internal: Engineering and NPD, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Harness and Box-Build Production, Production Planning and Control, Stores and Logistics, Programme Management, Finance and Accounts.
External: Connector, cable, sleeve and fastener OEMs; franchised distributors and authorised stockists; freight forwarders and customs house agents; customers (for approved sources and directed buys).