Engineer - New Product Innovation (NPD)

HD Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd in Pune invites a Mechanical Engineer specializing in New Product Development. You will lead end-to-end NPD activities for heavy machinery projects, oversee proto/pilot builds, maintain NPD documentation, and track development timelines.

The role requires 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience in NPD, machinery design, or heavy equipment, with strong CAD/PLM skills and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of NPD/machinery design or heavy equipment experience.
• Location: Pune, Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of New Product Development projects.
• Prepare NPD documentation for prototype and pilot builds.
• Own development timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Apply knowledge of excavator packaging and machine layout for integration.
• Use Siemens NX, Teamcenter PLM and SAP for CAD data, BOMs and workflow routing.
• Coordinate with global engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing teams.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

SAP

Excavator packaging

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development to join our Engineering & Design team at our Head Office in Pune. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end new product planning, proto & pilot builds, NPD documentation, and development timeline tracking for heavy machinery/excavator projects, working in close collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• New Product Planning & Execution: Lead and participate in the planning and execution phases of New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Documentation & NPD Deliverables: Prepare NPD documentation for prototype and pilot build phases.
• Timeline & Process Management: Take ownership and accountability for development timelines, ensuring adherence to quality standards and milestones.
• Packaging & Component Design: Apply functional knowledge of excavator packaging, machinery layout, and structural/mechanical integration.
• Data & Process Management: Utilize Siemens NX (Unigraphics), Teamcenter (PLM), and SAP for CAD modeling, design data management, BOM creation, and workflow routing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with global engineering teams, procurement, manufacturing, and testing departments to ensure seamless project delivery.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Competencies (Must-Have):

• CAD & PLM Tools: Hands-on proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM.
• ERP System: Working experience in SAP.
• Domain Knowledge: Core understanding of New Product Development (NPD) workflows and design lifecycle.
• Product Knowledge: Basic knowledge/understanding of Excavator packaging, earthmoving, or heavy machinery equipment.
• Software: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Behavioral & Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical ability, proactive problem-solving, and structured presentation skills.
• High commitment to collaborating with global and cross-cultural teams.
• Strong team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Candidate Profile

• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience in NPD, machinery design, or heavy equipment development.
• Location: Pune (Head Office).