Principal Supplier Development Engineer

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Qualification & Experience: 4-10 years in relevant manufacturing with engineering degree or Diploma qualification preferred

On Job Travel: This role requires frequent travel, at least 50% of the time

Location: Bangalore   

Relocation: Candidates must be willing to relocate during their tenure in Timken.

Job Description (Summary):

• Technical expertise: Experience or knowledge manufacturing process like Casting, Forging, Machining, Stamping commodity. Familiarity with metrology equipment and inspection techniques is essential.
• Supplier Assessment and onboarding: Evaluating and developing new and existing suppliers to meet product, quality, and capacity requirements, ensuring compliance with standards - IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Supplier Development and monitoring: Work closely with suppliers and ensure Timken corporate standard and quality requirements are implemented and adhered.
• Technical Support: Acting as a technical coach for suppliers on quality and manufacturing processes, driving improvements in these areas.
• Quality Assurance: Managing supplier quality agreements, KPIs, and conducting audits to ensure supplier compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilizing Lean methodologies, SPC, Capability Studies, and AIAG core tools to drive process improvements and problem-solving.
• Project Management: Leading initiatives related to APQP, PPAP, VA/VE, and NPD, including conducting First Article Inspections and ensuring suppliers meet all quality requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate efficiently and directly with customer’s/suppliers management
• Hands on approach in supplier management

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.