Mechanical Engineer – Supply Chain Interface (Valve Specs, QA, RFQs)

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Supply Chain Interface (Valve Specs, QA, RFQs)

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer – Supply Chain Interface is responsible for leading the technical interface between engineering, procurement, and supplier quality teams for mechanical components—primarily valves, actuators, strainers, and rotating equipment. This role ensures technical compliance throughout the sourcing process, provides expert review of vendor deliverables, and mitigates risk by driving quality and specification alignment from RFQ to final delivery. The ideal candidate has strong command over mechanical standards, supplier vetting, and cross-functional collaboration within complex industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

🔩 Technical Leadership & Specification

• Develop, review, and approve detailed valve specifications, datasheets, and mechanical equipment standards (API 6D, ASME B16.34, ISO, etc.).

• Lead preparation of Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) and ensure all vendor proposals meet project requirements and design criteria.

• Provide guidance on valve selection based on process service, metallurgy, pressure class, and actuation method.

📑 RFQ & Procurement Support

• Collaborate with procurement in structuring comprehensive RFQ packages for mechanical components and engineered items.

• Resolve complex technical clarifications and deviations raised by suppliers during bid and execution stages.

• Evaluate alternative technical offers (ATEs) and cost-saving proposals while ensuring engineering integrity.

✅ Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Approve and audit vendor manufacturing documentation including ITPs, FAT procedures, MTCs, welding qualifications, and NDE reports.

• Participate in or lead Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIMs) and supplier kick-off sessions to align on technical expectations.

• Support supplier NCR resolution and root cause analysis when non-conformities occur during production or post-delivery.

🧩 Cross-Functional Alignment

• Act as a key interface between engineering, supply chain, QA/QC, and project teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of mechanical packages.

• Lead internal technical reviews for supplier qualification and long-lead item planning.

• Mentor junior engineers on mechanical standards, supplier documentation review, and procurement engineering.

Required Qualifications

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)

• Professional certifications in quality, welding, or procurement engineering (e.g., API 6D/598, CSWIP, NACE) are advantageous

📅 Experience

• 7–12 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles related to procurement, vendor engineering, or supplier quality in industries such as:

  • Oil & Gas (Upstream/Downstream)

  • Petrochemical / Process Industries

  • EPC / Capital Projects

  • Power / Utilities

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of valve types, materials, coatings, testing, and inspection (e.g., hydrostatic, seat leakage, fire-safe tests)

• Fluent with global mechanical standards: API 6D/598/607, ASME B16.5/B16.34, ISO 5208, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

• Hands-on experience with reviewing P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, and vendor QA packages

• Familiar with ERP, DMS, and procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, SmartPlant, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder coordination

• Vendor negotiation and technical risk mitigation

• Proactive and detail-oriented approach

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

• Mentorship and leadership capability