Sourcing Specialist

AXISCADES is a leading end‑to‑end engineering solutions and product company headquartered in Bangalore with offices worldwide.

Location: Decatur, IL (100% onsite)

Specializes in securing and developing new material sources and suppliers.

• Process Design & Optimization:
  Develop and refine manufacturing workflows, including assembly sequences and integration flows.
• Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM):
  Collaborate with R&D and design teams early in the lifecycle to ensure new products are easy and cost‑effective to build.
• Supplier & Source Management:
  Identify and evaluate new suppliers for materials or components, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Testing & Validation:
  Oversee pilot builds, first‑article inspections, and process capability studies to validate that production meets all specifications.
• Technical Documentation:
  Create essential manufacturing assets such as digital work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOM), and quality control plans.
• Project Management:
  Lead cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to manage project milestones, budgets, and risk assessments.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD), data analysis tools (SQL, Excel), and ERP/PLM systems (SAP, Teamcenter).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem‑solving abilities, excellent cross‑functional communication, and the ability to work in fast‑paced, floor‑oriented environments.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.