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Lead / Senior Lead – Supplier Industrialisation


Company : Ultraviolette Automotive


Location : Bangalore, Karnataka


Created : 2026-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join the Charge. Create the Future.At Ultraviolette, we're more than a company—we’re a movement. A movement that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric mobility. From engineering India’s Fastest Motorcycle to designing The World’s Most Advanced Electric Scooter, we thrive on innovation, audacity, and the relentless pursuit of performance.We’re a diverse team of trailblazers, engineers, designers, creatives and visionaries—united by a shared obsession: to craft machines that are not only sustainable but exhilarating. Here, radical design meets intelligent technology, and every line of code or bolt of hardware brings us closer to reshaping the future of mobility.Our mission is to accelerate the evolution of mobility across the globe - and we’re just getting started.If you're driven by purpose, inspired by possibility, and ready to build something that truly matters, Ultraviolette is the place where your ambition becomes impact. Let's create the future—together.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Lead / Senior Lead – Supplier Industrialisation to drive end-to-end industrialisation strategy and execution for a defined component category. This role will own supplier readiness, process capability, and quality performance from development to mass production, while working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers.The candidate can come with deep expertise in any one category such as Metals, Powertrain, Plastics, or Surface Treatments.Key Responsibilities Category OwnershipOwn industrialisation strategy for a specific component category (Metals / Powertrain / Plastics / Coatings)Drive supplier selection, capability assessment, and technical benchmarkingBuild a robust supplier ecosystem aligned with UV’s quality and scale requirementsSupplier Industrialisation & Ramp-upLead end-to-end industrialisation from RFQ to SOP and mass productionDrive APQP, PPAP approvals, and process validation at supplier locationsEnsure manufacturing readiness, line qualification, and capacity planningProcess Excellence & QualityEstablish and monitor CTQs, process controls, and inspection strategiesDrive resolution of supplier quality issues using structured problem-solvingImprove yield, reduce rejection, and ensure stable mass productionDomain Expertise (Any One or More)1. Metals – Fabrication (Sheet Metal / Weldments)Stamping, bending, laser cutting, welded assembliesFixture strategy, weld quality, dimensional accuracy2. Metals – Castings / Forgings / Machining (Powertrain Focus)Die casting, forging, CNC machining, heat treatmentMotor housings, shafts, precision rotating partsFocus on porosity control, runout, surface finish, balance-critical interfaces3. Coatings & Surface TreatmentsPaint, powder coating, e-coat, anodizing, platingCorrosion performance, adhesion, thickness, masking discipline4. Plastics / Rubber / NVHInjection molding, elastomers, seals, foamsMold DFM, shrinkage/warpage, material validation, sealing performanceStakeholder & Team LeadershipCollaborate with Design, Quality, and Sourcing teams for DFM and cost optimizationInfluence supplier negotiations with technical inputsMentor junior engineers and drive category best practicesAct as the key technical interface between UV and suppliersQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering6–12 years of experience in supplier industrialisation / manufacturing engineeringStrong experience in automotive / EV / high-volume manufacturingDeep expertise in at least one component categorySkills RequiredStrong command of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPCExpertise in supplier audits, process validation, and line setupExcellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsStrong stakeholder management and supplier handling capabilityWillingness to travel extensively to supplier locationsWhat We Look ForOwnership mindset with ability to drive category independentlyStrong execution focus with attention to detailAbility to scale suppliers in a fast-growing EV environmentPassion for building high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing systems