About Simpleenergy

Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300 engineers coming together to make smart supercharging and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible affordable secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Job description: NPD Lead (Off-the-Shelf (OTS)

Location: Yelahanka Bangalore

You will:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Off-the-Shelf (OTS - Suspension RVM Fasteners Brakes etc.) Components Lead to join our New Product Development team. This role is critical in sourcing validating and managing commercially available components that go into our products. You will work closely with design procurement quality and manufacturing teams to ensure that chosen components meet technical commercial and regulatory requirements.

To be successful you will be expected to:

Component Strategy & Selection:

• • Identify evaluate and select optimal off-the-shelf components (electrical electronic mechanical) for product development based on performance cost availability and lifecycle considerations.

Supplier Identification & Qualification

• • Map global and domestic supplier landscapes; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.

  • Identification Selection & Qualification of Supplier

  • Establish qualification protocols audit plans and scorecards to ensure supplier capabilities and compliance.

Cost Management & Negotiation

• • Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives targeting 8 10% annual savings.
  • Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms volume discounts and tooling investments.
  • Part Costing
  • Should Cost
  • Contractualization
  • Drive Cost reduction initiatives.

New Product Development

• • DFx Process

  • DFMEA PFMEA

  • Part Development - Proto Mass Production

  • Proto & Mass Production Tool & Fixture Development

  • Capacity Calculation & Set up Capacity as per requirement.

Vendor Management:

• • Supplier Identification Selection and Approval

  • Supplier Audit for Qualifying the supplier

  • Develop and manage relationships with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components.

  • Identifying Improvement plan along with supplier to meet SEPL requirement

  • Maintain SRM

  • QBR s with supplier based on parameters

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• • Partner with NPD Quality Manufacturing and Engineering to balance design for cost manufacturability and performance.
  • Fast-track prototype tool builds pilot runs and scale-up sourcing for high-volume launches.
  • Risk & Quality Assurance
  • Implement supplier risk assessments (financial geo-political capacity) and develop mitigation plans.
  • Set and monitor quality KPIs (PPM defect trends on-time delivery) with continuous improvement roadmaps.

Documentation & Compliance:

• • Maintain component databases datasheets and compliance documentation (e.g. RoHS REACH UL ISO standards).
  • Monitor component obsolescence lead time risks and suggest alternatives to reduce supply chain disruption.

Tech Scouting & Innovation:

• • Stay updated with emerging technologies component innovations and market trends to inform design improvements.

You must have any or a combination of any of the following skills:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Electrical Electronics or related engineering discipline.

• 7 years of experience in component engineering product development or technical sourcing in a hardware-focused environment.

• Strong understanding of OTS components across mechanical electrical and electronic domains.

• Experience with component databases PLM systems and compliance tools (e.g. Silicon Expert Octo part etc.).

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

• Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.

• Prior experience working with EV automotive IoT consumer electronics or industrial products is a plus.

• Familiarity with design tools (e.g. Altium SolidWorks CAD) and product development workflows.

• Knowledge of global supply chain and vendor ecosystems.

• Experience in working with quality certification and compliance bodies.

Why Join Us

• Be part of India s fast-growing EV revolution.

• Work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation.

• Opportunity to shape the brand identity of a leading EV startup