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Position Title: Buyer / SQA - Sourcing Engineer - Castings
Location: Bangalore/ Pune (relocation based on project/business needs)
Experience Required: Minimum 5 to Maximum 8 years of experience in Sourcing, Supplier Quality, or Project Quality with castings, machining, and fabrication
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Engineer - Castings to lead supplier development and quality assurance for casting components. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in casting processes (GDC, PDC, HPDC, Sand Casting), supplier quality audits, technical drawing reviews, and supplier development, with a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and development of casting components with suppliers.
• Perform supplier audits, technical evaluations, and production process reviews.
• Handle commercial negotiations and ensure supplier compliance to quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure adherence to drawing requirements, material specs, and APQP/PPAP documentation.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions (CAPA/8D).
• Conduct supplier visits, quality inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, quality, project management) to meet project timelines.
• Monitor and maintain supplier documentation for audits and compliance.
• Provide technical support for casting-related problem-solving during product development.
• Work on SAP ERP system for sourcing and quality documentation tracking.

Key Skills & Technical Knowledge:

• Minimum 5 to Maximum 8 years of relevant experience in casting development, supplier quality, and project quality

• Expertise in casting processes: Gravity Die Casting (GDC), Low/High Pressure Die Casting (LPDC/HPDC), Sand Casting.
• Proficient in APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality core tools.
• Familiarity with pattern making, defect analysis, DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of machining, painting, and aluminium alloy wheel manufacturing is preferred.
• Hands-on with development projects, new supplier onboarding, and product quality systems
• Experience in Supplier Quality Audits, RFQs, and DVP/R processes.
• Knowledge of ERP tools (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Soft Skills:

• Proactive and self-motivated team player
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Ability to analyse problems, propose solutions, and drive closure
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and dynamic business environment
• Willingness to travel extensively across India for supplier visits and audits

Location: Bangalore
Note:
This position is based at Bangalore -Onsite location for one year
Relocation according to project requirement & business need is possible.
City
Pune
Last Day to Apply
20-04-2025
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