Mechanical Sourcing Engineer

About The Role

A Mechanical Sourcing Engineer identifies, evaluates, and manages suppliers to procure cost-effective, high-quality mechanical components and materials for product development, ensuring they meet technical specifications and quality standards. Key responsibilities include performing market research, negotiating contracts, building strong supplier partnerships, and collaborating with internal engineering, operations, and quality teams to optimize the supply chain and mitigate risks.

What You Will Do

Supplier Identification & Evaluation:

• Locating new and existing suppliers, assessing their capabilities, and verifying their ability to meet product, cost, and quality requirements.

Technical Expertise:

• Collaborating with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and ensure purchased items meet design specifications.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Developing and implementing strategies to secure components and materials, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, manufacturability, and supply chain resilience.

Negotiation & Contracting:

• Negotiating prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and secure favorable terms.

Quality Assurance:

• Implementing quality control measures and working with quality teams to ensure all procured items meet required standards and specifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Quality departments to ensure early involvement and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Lifecycle Support:

• Support the entire product development lifecycle, from new product introduction (NPI) through mass production, ensuring seamless component sourcing and transition.

Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Analyzing supply chain complexities, identifying potential risks, and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Market Research:

• Conducting thorough research to understand market trends, pricing, and material availability.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or 8+ years' experience.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, material specifications, and technical drawings.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for dealing with suppliers.
• Proficient in analyzing bids, comparing supplier capabilities, and evaluating specifications.
• A systematic approach to problem-solving and understanding complex processes, common in engineering training.
• Building and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Software proficiency: strong experience with CAD software and Microsoft office, and ERP system experience preferred
• Previous experience in a procurement or technical purchasing role and Project management capabilities is preferred.
• 8+ years relevant experience

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

When you join ZT, you'll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.

ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.