Manufacturing Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to build and scale the mechanical supply chain that powers Origin’s autonomous construction robots. You’ll own end‑to‑end sourcing, vendor development and rapid‑prototype support to deliver 80 robots in a year.

Role Snapshot

• End‑to‑end mechanical component sourcing
• Vendor selection & management across India & China
• Rapid‑prototype support (≤5‑day turnaround)
• BOM cost optimisation and should‑cost modelling
• DFM/DFA collaboration with engineering
• Supply‑chain risk monitoring and dashboards

Must-Have Requirements

• Technical sourcing of mechanical components
• Vendor negotiation and management
• CNC machining knowledge
• Sheet metal fabrication knowledge
• Casting and surface‑treatment knowledge
• Reading 2D drawings and 3D CAD with GD&T
• Material selection knowledge
• Supplier audit and capability assessment
• technical sourcing of mechanical components
• procurement of CNC machined parts, sheet metal, castings, surface treatments
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Global sourcing experience beyond India – China preferred
• global sourcing experience, especially China

Work Setup

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirements
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Source, evaluate and negotiate mechanical components (CNC, sheet metal, castings, wheels, fasteners, surface treatments) with suppliers in India and China.
• Build and maintain an Approved Vendor List and develop a resilient multi‑geography supplier base.
• Align mechanical BOMs with engineering specifications, drive GD&T, tolerances, material specs and enable rapid‑prototype deliveries within five days.
• Conduct vendor audits, capability assessments and implement performance scorecards covering quality, OTIF and cost.
• Lead First Article Inspection and dimensional reviews, coordinating engineering and supplier QA.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through should‑cost modelling, RFQs and material rationalisation targeting 30‑40% savings.
• Maintain procurement trackers, lead‑time master, inventory visibility and risk dashboards for the mechanical category.
• Support long‑term vendor development for future robot versions and scale‑up to 200 units per year.

Good Fit If You Have

• Hands‑on global sourcing experience, especially in China.
• Strong familiarity with CNC processes, sheet‑metal forming, welding, casting and surface‑treatment techniques.
• Ability to read 2D drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T.
• Deep knowledge of material selection for metals and plastics.
• Track record of cost‑optimisation and supplier performance improvement.