Director of Supply Chain Engineering – Mechanical Equipment and Materials

Job Title: Director of Supply Chain Engineering – Mechanical Equipment & Materials

Job Summary

The Director of Supply Chain Engineering – Mechanical Equipment & Materials will lead the integration of engineering and supply chain strategies for high-value mechanical systems and materials. This role is responsible for technical oversight, specification alignment, supplier engagement, and procurement readiness across mechanical categories including rotating equipment, piping, valves, pressure vessels, and structural components.

Serving as a key link between design and delivery, the Director will ensure engineering deliverables are fit for procurement, fabrication, logistics, and construction, enabling seamless project execution and cost-effective asset deployment.

Key Responsibilities

⚙️ Engineering–Procurement Integration

• Lead the interface between engineering and supply chain teams for mechanical scope across capital projects and operations.

• Ensure that equipment specifications, datasheets, and BOMs are procurement-ready, aligned with vendor capabilities and market standards.

• Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) during engineering and design development stages.

🛠️ Mechanical Systems & Materials Expertise

• Provide technical leadership for sourcing and design of:

  • Rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, fans, turbines

  • Static equipment: tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers

  • Piping systems: pipes, valves, fittings, supports

  • Structural steel, skids, and packaged systems

• Review engineering documentation and support bid evaluations to ensure technical compliance and risk mitigation.

📊 Supplier Alignment & Technical Governance

• Work with global and regional suppliers to standardize specifications, optimize designs for manufacturability, and validate compliance to international standards (API, ASME, ISO, ANSI).

• Develop and maintain engineering prequalification criteria and supplier technical scorecards.

• Participate in FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests), inspections, and technical audits of suppliers and fabrication yards.

🧰 Value Engineering & Specification Optimization

• Lead cross-functional value engineering initiatives to reduce cost, improve availability, and enhance reliability of mechanical assets.

• Drive design standardization across projects and business units to support global sourcing and framework agreements.

🏗️ Support Project Procurement & Execution

• Support the development of mechanical sourcing packages and technical input into RFQs, TCO analysis, and long-lead item planning.

• Coordinate with logistics and construction teams to ensure material flow, handling, and installation are supported by design.

• Resolve technical issues during procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.

🔎 Innovation & Process Improvement

• Implement digital engineering and data governance tools to improve equipment traceability, material tracking, and design revision control.

• Promote adoption of modularization, prefabrication, and smart material strategies.

👥 Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead a team of mechanical supply chain engineers and project technical leads.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and project controls teams.

• Represent the supply chain engineering function in design reviews, vendor meetings, and risk committees.

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Qualifications & Experience

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (Required)

• Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (Preferred)

🧠 Experience

• 12–18 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or technical procurement roles within industrial, EPC, or energy sectors

• Strong background in rotating/static equipment, piping systems, and material standards

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams and vendor engagement

🔧 Technical Skills

• Familiarity with codes & standards: API, ASME, ANSI, ISO, PED

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), engineering tools (AutoCAD, SmartPlant, COMOS), and document control systems

• Skilled in technical bid evaluation, vendor qualification, and cost/value analysis

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Core Competencies

• Cross-functional technical leadership

• Engineering-to-supply chain translation

• Supplier technical governance

• Cost-conscious and risk-informed decision-making

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset