Assistant Manager - NPD

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering; Hindupur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering seeks a Senior Engineer – NPD to lead the development and industrialisation of new products from concept through production launch. You will coordinate with customers, design teams, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing to ensure timely delivery of products meeting quality, cost, and performance targets.

Responsibilities include leading product development, project management, and validation activities, establishing SOPs, PFMEA, and process controls for

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in New Product Development, Design Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Automotive or heavy engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development from RFQ to SOP and coordinate prototype development.
• Manage projects with plans, timelines, budgets, and risks; lead cross-functional reviews.
• Plan validation, leading APQP/PPAP activities and field approvals.
• Develop manufacturing processes, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Ensure timely, quality-focused product launches meeting cost targets.

Skills

GD&T

CAD (Creo)

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis (8D)

SAP

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & presentation

Planning & execution

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Function / Department: New Product Development.

Qualification: Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Desired Experience required:

• 10 – 12 years of experience in New Product Development, Design Engineering, Product Industrialisation, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Problem Solving, and Project Management.
• Automotive or heavy engineering industry experience preferred.

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer – NPD is responsible for leading the development and industrialisation of new products from concept through production launch. The role involves coordinating with customers, design teams, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing functions to ensure timely delivery of products meeting quality, cost, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development

• Lead new product development projects from RFQ to SOP (Start of Production).
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Develop design concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate prototype development and validation activities.

2. Project Management

• Prepare and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone reviews.
• Monitor project progress, budget, and risks.
• Lead cross-functional project review meetings.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Develop manufacturing process flow, control plans, and PFMEA.
• Support tooling development and equipment qualification.
• Establish standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate pilot production and process validation.

Quality & Validation

• Plan and execute product validation testing.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, and customer approval activities.
• Analyse product failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project launch (%)
• PPAP approval on first submission
• Prototype delivery adherence
• Development cost performance
• Product quality at launch (PPM)
• Customer complaint reduction

Technical Skills.

• GD&T and engineering drawings
• CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX)
• APQP / PPAP
• DFMEA / PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Why-Why)
• SAP
• Leadership and ownership.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical problem-solving.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Planning and execution excellence.

Reports To: Manager – Engineering / Head – NPD / Plant Head