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Sourcing Engineer

Sourcing Engineer

Yinlun TDI, LLC • Houston, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Yinlun TDI LLC

Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.


Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors.


Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.


Position Overview

We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support sourcing and supplier activities related to thermal and manufacturing components. This role focuses on supplier coordination, cost and data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support both ongoing operations and new product development.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support sourcing activities for thermal and manufacturing-related components, including machined parts, metal components, and heat transfer-related materials.
  • Assist with supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding based on technical capability, quality performance, cost, and capacity.
  • Support RFQ processes, quotation comparison, and basic cost analysis under guidance from senior sourcing or engineering staff.
  • Coordinate with internal teams such as engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations to support sourcing decisions and supplier alignment.
  • Support supplier communication regarding pricing, lead time, technical clarification, and documentation.
  • Assist with cost improvement and cost control initiatives through data analysis, supplier comparison, and alternative sourcing exploration.
  • Maintain sourcing-related data accuracy in internal systems and reports.
  • Support sourcing activities for new product development and engineering changes related to thermal systems.
  • Assist in monitoring supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
  • Support basic supply risk identification and escalation as needed.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.

Professional Experience

  • Junior experience such as 3 – 5 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering support roles.
  • Exposure to manufacturing or thermal-related products is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and thermal or mechanical components.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate across internal teams and support cross-functional collaboration
  • Good communication skills; bilingual capability preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Mobility

  • Occasional travel as needed (up to 30%).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship or project experience related to sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing.
  • Exposure to automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
  • Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment

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