Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Supply Engineer to strengthen our Supply Chain and Procurement organization.

The role will be responsible for technical sourcing, supplier scouting, supplier qualification, new component development and smooth transition to serial production, with a strong focus on precision-machined components, alloy-steel/bar-stock materials, heat-treatment processes, and cast-and-machined components.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers as well as Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Global Category teams to develop a competitive, reliable and technically capable supplier base.

This position is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineering professional who combines strong manufacturing knowledge with strategic sourcing and supplier management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Identify, scout and develop new suppliers for mechanical components and relevant manufacturing technologies.
• Perform technical evaluation and capability assessment of potential suppliers.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding from initial evaluation through production readiness.
• Participate in RFQ activities, including review of technical feasibility, manufacturing capability and supplier proposals.
• Develop alternative and competitive sources to improve supply security, cost competitiveness and supplier capability.
• Maintain strong market intelligence on suppliers, manufacturing technologies and sourcing opportunities.

New Product & Sample Development

• Manage new component and sample development from RFQ through qualification and serial-production readiness.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, material requirements and manufacturing processes with suppliers.
• Define and monitor development plans covering raw-material readiness, machining, heat treatment, inspection, testing and sample submission.
• Coordinate development trials and resolve technical issues during component development.
• Ensure timely closure of technical deviations and corrective actions.
• Drive development projects to achieve agreed quality, cost and delivery objectives.

Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise for CNC turning, CNC milling and precision machining of bar-stock components.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility considering tolerances, machining processes, tooling, fixtures, inspection requirements and production capability.
• Support resolution of supplier-related manufacturing, dimensional and quality issues.
• Work closely with suppliers on root-cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing-process optimization at suppliers.

• Apply sound engineering knowledge of alloy-steel grades and other engineering materials.
• Understand material specifications, chemical and mechanical properties, hardness requirements, material certificates and traceability.
• Evaluate technical requirements related to heat-treatment processes and their impact on material properties and subsequent machining.
• Support technical assessment of material and process-related deviations.

• Support development and supplier management of iron castings and finished machined components.
• Understand the complete manufacturing route from raw material/casting through machining, inspection and final component qualification.
• Work with suppliers to resolve casting, machining and dimensional issues.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor and support improvement of supplier performance related to quality, delivery, capacity and technical capability.
• Conduct structured supplier reviews and ensure timely follow-up of agreed actions.
• Identify potential supplier risks and implement appropriate improvement or mitigation actions.
• Manage supplier escalations effectively and drive sustainable resolution.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning/Logistics and Category Management.
• Act as a key technical interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global Category teams on sourcing strategies and supplier-development opportunities.
• Provide inputs on supplier capabilities, market developments, available manufacturing technologies and sourcing opportunities in India.
• Support global sourcing initiatives where Indian suppliers offer technical and commercial advantages.
• Participate in global category strategy and supplier-development activities.

Background

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Approximately 06–10 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience in turbocharger, automotive, industrial machinery, rotating equipment, energy, heavy engineering or similar precision-engineering industries would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of casting, forging, APQP/PPAP, 8D and other structured quality/problem-solving methodologies would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills
• Strong ownership and result orientation
• Strategic sourcing mindset
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to independently manage suppliers and development projects
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work effectively with global and multicultural teams
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Structured project and action management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic supply-chain environment
  

Your benefits:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid working model
• Medical Insurance
• Parental leave Policy
• On-site crèche facility
• Annual Health Check-up
• Employee Assistance Program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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