Lead Sourcing Engineer

Lead the technical evaluation of complex parts, assemblies, and projects, and set the standard for how complexity is assessed across the team

Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify key manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements

Guide the sourcing team in selecting suitable manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers for high-complexity or strategic projects

Own the technical tagging framework: define, maintain, and audit tags so that parts and requirements are categorized accurately and consistently

Act as the final technical reviewer for complex or high-value quotations, checking completeness, accuracy, and alignment with customer requirements

Identify technical gaps, risks, and ambiguities early, and drive their resolution with the relevant teams

Provide technical input and manufacturing expertise on critical deals, escalations, and strategic customer projects

Lead or join technical meetings with clients and manufacturing providers to clarify requirements, propose alternatives (DFM feedback), and resolve technical challenges

Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management

Ensure alignment between customer expectations, provider capabilities, and the final sourcing solution

Coach, mentor, and develop Sourcing Engineers, providing technical guidance, code and drawing review practices, and constructive feedback

Support onboarding and training of new team members

Help prioritize and distribute workload across the team during peak periods

Build and maintain a knowledge base of best practices, lessons learned, and technical guidelines

Partner with engineering, sourcing, sales, quality, and operations teams to support successful project execution

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in sourcing and quotation workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to the evaluation and development of tools, automation, and data used in technical assessment

Track and report key team metrics (e.g., quote accuracy, turnaround time, tagging quality) and act on the findings

Education: Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment working with complex parts or assemblies, including experience in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering; previous experience mentoring or leading engineers is strongly preferred

Technical Knowledge: Strong command of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, 3D printing, finishing), GD&T, technical drawings, materials, and quality requirements

Sourcing Experience: Proven experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional sourcing and engineering teams

Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and develop technical colleagues, and to make sound decisions on ambiguous or high-risk projects

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in discussing technical requirements with clients, providers, and internal stakeholders

English: B2 level or higher

Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex technical and commercial challenges

Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations

Adaptability: Calm under pressure, flexible with changing priorities, and attentive to detail