New Product Development - Rubber & Plastic

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**Job description: NPD (Rubber & Plastic)** **Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore** **About The Gig** As a **Mechanical NPD**, you will architect and execute the sourcing strategy for all mechanical components ( Rubber & Plastic) that power our next-gen electric two-wheelers. In this high-impact role, youll combine deep technical know-how in mechanical systems with world-class supplier management to drive cost, quality, innovation, and speed-to-market. **What You'll Do** - Strategic Category Leadership - Develop and own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for mechanical components. - Long Term and Short term Strategy - Conduct quarterly category reviews to align cost-reduction, risk-mitigation, and innovation goals. - Knowledge about Mechanical commodities Manufacturing Process, APQP - Supplier Identification & Qualification - Map global and domestic supplier landscapes; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes. - Identification, Selection & Qualification of Supplier - Establish qualification protocols, audit plans, and scorecards to ensure supplier capabilities and compliance. - Cost Management & Negotiation - Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives—targeting 8–10% annual savings. - Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms, volume discounts, and tooling investments. - Part Costing - ZBC/Should Cost - Contractualization - Drive Cost reduction initiatives. - New Product Development - DFx Process - DFMEA, PFMEA - Part Development - Proto, Mass Production - Proto & Mass Production Tool & Fixture Development - Capacity Calculation & Set up Capacity as per requirement. - Vendor Management: - Supplier Identification, Selection and Approval - Supplier Audit for Qualifying the supplier - Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components. - Identifying Improvement plan along with supplier to meet SEPL requirement - Maintain SRM - QBR’s with supplier based on parameters - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with NPD, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to balance design for cost, manufacturability, and performance. - Fast-track prototype tool builds, pilot runs, and scale-up sourcing for high-volume launches. - Risk & Quality Assurance - Implement supplier risk assessments (financial, geo-political, capacity) and develop mitigation plans. - Set and monitor quality KPIs (PPM, defect trends, on-time delivery) with continuous improvement roadmaps. - Innovation & Sustainability - Scout for advanced materials, manufacturing technologies (e.g., high-pressure die casting, additive manufacturing) to drive product differentiation. - Champion sustainability—evaluate suppliers on carbon footprint, circularity, and compliance with global environmental standards. **What You Bring** - Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. - 10+ years of end-to-end strategic sourcing experience in Tier-1 Automotive, EV, or Heavy Machinery sectors. - Deep expertise in mechanical component technologies— castings, forgings, sheet metal fabrication, machining. - Strong commercial acumen: adept at building cost models, negotiating multi-year contracts, and managing tooling investments. - Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP procurement modules and supplier-performance management systems. - Strategic Thinking: Translate business goals into category roadmaps and sourcing playbooks. - Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage cost-benchmarking, should-cost analyses, and spend analytics. - Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire cross-functional teams and influence C-suite stakeholders. - Communication: Articulate complex technical and commercial concepts clearly—both verbally and in writing. - Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment; pivot quickly as product roadmaps evolve. **Why Simple Energy?** - Be part of India’s fast-growing EV revolution. - Work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation. - Opportunity to shape the brand identity of a leading EV startup