Russel Dsouza
Mangalore
Summary
Sourcing Engineer with two years of experience in procurement, vendor development, and cost optimization. Proven ability in technical sourcing, cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and zero-based costing, with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development. Experienced in working cross-functionally with quality, design, and production teams to deliver cost-effective, quality-driven sourcing solutions for high-performance components in the EV and electronics industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Engineer
Rosenberger Interconnect India Pvt Ltd
Goa
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded procurement for high-voltage EV components, including plastic enclosures, rubber grommets, custom cables, and precision-machined parts.
- Led cost reduction initiatives using zero-based costing, achieving up to 8-12% cost savings for inventory items.
- Through localization achieved cost reduction of potting material up to 75%.
- Developed alternate vendors and strategic sourcing channels, improving lead times, and risk diversification.
- Executed BOM-level costing and secured competitive project pricing through data-driven negotiation.
- Partnered with R&D, quality, and design teams to ensure supplier manufacturability compliance, and issue resolution.
- Played a key role in the SAP sourcing module implementation, improving sourcing documentation, traceability, and efficiency.
- Participated in supplier audits and customer quality audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and internal standards.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
St Joseph’s Engineering College
Mangaluru01.2023
Pre-University -
St Aloysius PU College
MangaluruSSLC (10th Grade) -
St Aloysius High School
MangaluruSkills
- Vendor development and management
- Zero-based costing (plastic, rubber, cable, machined parts)
- Cost reduction and value engineering
- Project BOM costing and price negotiation
- Supplier audit and performance evaluation
- Sourcing documentation
- SAP, Project Place, Pro Alpha, Infor
- Plastic and tool DFM
- Strong communication and analytical reasoning
- Multitasking capacity
- Process improvement
Projects
- Beetle 4.0, Beetle 3.0 – design and manufacture an electric ATV to withstand the tough terrains of the BAJA SAEINDIA 2022 off-road racing event
- Automatic tank cleaner – Developed a smart cleaning system designed for household and industrial tanks.
- Curio 2.0 Robot – Oversaw fabrication and design for a fully autonomous robot, enabling efficient indoor navigation using sensors
Certification
- - Certified SolidWorks Associate – Mechanical Design (CSWP-MD)
- - Internal Auditor – IATF 16949:2016
- - Awareness Training on IATF 16949 Requirements
Languages
English – Native,
Kannada – full professional proficiency
Hindi – professional working proficiency
Tulu – full professional proficiency
French – limited working proficiency
Technical Tools & Software
SolidWorks | AutoCAD | SAP | Project Place | Pro Alpha
Timeline
Sourcing Engineer
Rosenberger Interconnect India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
St Joseph’s Engineering College
Pre-University -
St Aloysius PU College
SSLC (10th Grade) -
St Aloysius High School
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