Assistant Manager - NPI

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering in India seeks an Assistant Manager – NPI (Component Development Engineer) to lead end-to-end development of hydraulic and precision-engineered components from concept to production.

You will drive supplier development, RFQ evaluations, prototype development, validation, and production readiness, coordinating with design, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Component Development, NPI, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of hydraulic and precision-engineered components from concept to production.
• Drive supplier development, RFQ evaluations, and technical feasibility reviews.
• Coordinate prototype development, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Ensure manufacturing feasibility, cost targets, lead times, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with design, quality, sourcing, manufacturing and supplier teams for successful project execution.

Skills

Component Development

NPI

Supplier Development

Machining

Casting

Forging

Fabrication

Welding

Heat Treatment

APQP PPAP

DFM

GD&T

Project Management

SAP

Education

DME (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)

BE / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Entity: WIN
Job Title: Assistant Manager – NPI (Component Development Engineer)
Grade: WIN E / WIN F / WATER B3
Business Unit: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Hydraulics)
Department: New Product Introduction (NPI)

Role Description:

Responsible for end-to-end development of hydraulic and precision-engineered components from concept to production. The role involves supplier development, component sourcing, manufacturing feasibility assessment, prototype development, validation, APQP/PPAP implementation, cost optimization, and project management activities to support new product development programs.

The incumbent will lead component development activities for machined, cast, forged, fabricated, welded, and hydraulic components while ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and project milestones are achieved as per business requirements.

Additionally, the role involves:

• Leading development of new components through supplier engagement and project execution.
• Conducting RFQ evaluations, technical feasibility reviews, and supplier assessments.
• Driving prototype development, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Coordinating process prove-out and manufacturing validation activities.
• Ensuring supplier manufacturing processes comply with product and process requirements.
• Managing component cost, lead time, quality, and delivery targets.
• Participating in DFM reviews and providing manufacturing feedback during product development.
• Collaborating with design, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and supplier teams for successful project execution.
• Supporting continuous cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Qualification:

• DME (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)
• OR
• BE / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Desired Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Component Development, NPI, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria for Internal Applicants:

• Minimum experience in the current role: 2 years
• Minimum performance criteria (HVC/MR for last 2 years): HVC
• Grade criteria: WIN E / WIN F / WATER B3

Key Skills Required:

• Component Development & NPI
• Development of machined, forged, cast, fabricated, welded, and hydraulic components.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development processes.
• RFQ management and technical feasibility assessment.
• Prototype development and validation.
• Production readiness and industrialization activities.
• Process prove-out and manufacturing validation.
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Hands-on experience with CNC and VMC machining processes.
• Strong understanding of machining practices and manufacturing constraints.
• Experience in:
• Machining
• Casting
• Forging
• Fabrication
• Welding
• Heat Treatment
• Manufacturing process capability assessment and improvement.
• Quality & Supplier Development
• APQP and PPAP documentation preparation and execution.
• Supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Process validation and quality assurance.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Supplier capability assessment and improvement programs.
• Technical Competencies
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Manufacturing feasibility analysis.
• Component cost estimation and zero-based costing.
• Engineering drawing interpretation and technical review.
• Project Management
• Cross-functional project coordination.
• Milestone planning and execution.
• Timeline management and tracking.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Lead time reduction initiatives.
• Cost & Business Excellence
• Cost optimization and value engineering.
• Component localization initiatives.
• Supplier cost negotiations and productivity improvements.
• Achievement of quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Systems Knowledge
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience with engineering and supplier management systems.
• Soft Skills
• Strong project management skills.
• Technical problem-solving capability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Self-driven and result-oriented approach.
• Reporting to:

Work Location:

Working Days:

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in hydraulic component development and manufacturing engineering.
• Strong exposure to supplier development and NPI processes.
• Proven experience in APQP, PPAP, DFM, and cost optimization projects.
• Experience handling multiple suppliers and development projects simultaneously.