NPD - Fabrication & Forgings

About Simpleenergy
Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India. Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Job description: NPD - Fabrication & Forgings
Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore
About The Gig
As a Mechanical NPD, you will architect and execute the sourcing strategy for all mechanical components ( Fabrication & forgings.) that power our next-gen electric two-wheelers. In this high-impact role, you’ll 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.
4-8 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
Skills: npd,sourcing,components,fabrication,manufacturing,forging

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