Mechanical Sourcing & Procurement Engineer

Mechanical Sourcing & Procurement Engineer (with Tooling Experience)

Location: Kattankulathur
Experience: 4 - 10 Years Industry: Automotive / Engineering / Industrial Manufacturing / Tooling Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent Reports To: Sourcing / SCM / Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Source and procure mechanical components, including:

Machined parts, plastic injection moulded parts, die-castings, sheet metal, rubber parts, and fasteners.

Manage complete sourcing of tooling, including:

Injection moulds, press tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, and gauges for new and existing components.

Review and validate tooling cost estimates, proposals, and timelines from suppliers.

Coordinate with Design & Product Development teams during New Product Development (NPD) for sourcing tooling and prototype parts.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for tool manufacturing, trials, and sample approvals (T0/T1).

Conduct cost analysis, vendor comparison, and negotiation for tooling and parts sourcing.

Develop, qualify, and audit suppliers for both production and tooling capabilities.

Handle Request for Quotation (RFQ), PO processing, and ensure alignment with project timelines.

Maintain tooling life cycle documentation and ensure timely refurbishment or replacement planning.

Work with quality teams to ensure PPAP, FAI, and supplier documentation are completed.

Drive cost reduction and lead time improvement initiatives across sourcing activities.

Key Skills:

Deep understanding of tooling processes (plastic injection, press tool, die casting, etc.)

Strong in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and cost benchmarking

Knowledge of manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stacks

Familiar with ERP/SAP systems and sourcing workflows

Excellent in cross-functional coordination (Design, Quality, Production, Logistics)

Understanding of PPAP, APQP, ISO/TS standards is preferred

Educational Qualification:

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Tool Engineering / Production

Certification in Tool Design / Tool Engineering / Supply Chain (preferred)

ashok.panneerselvam@srmtech.com