Manager – Manufacturing Engineer – R & D

ScopeHR Consultancy Services; Jamshedpur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ScopeHR Consultancy Services seeks a seasoned professional in New Product Development and Industrial Engineering to drive product development from concept through SOP. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, quality, procurement and supply chain to ensure robust, cost‑effective launches.

The role requires strong GD&T, Lean manufacturing, and project management skills, with experience in APQP/PPAP processes and DFMEA/FEA as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD and industrial engineering.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and DFMEA processes.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up and machining basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional product development from concept to SOP.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive product cost optimization, value engineering and localization initiatives.
• Support manufacturing readiness and new product launches.
• Perform engineering analyses including structural and FEA simulations.

Skills

Product Design

Project Management

Reading Drawings

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Creo

FMEA

Job description

New Product Development & Industrial Engineering

• Lead Product development of new products and enhance existing products APQP and ECN.
• Manage the complete industrialization and Start of Production (SOP).
• Can read 3D models, 2D drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and Engineering Change documents. Master IATF requirements, Core tools, FMEA, SPC etc.
• Drive product cost optimization, value engineering, and product localization initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams for new product introduction and technical support.

Development

• Feasibility study, APQP entire process, PPAP, Process Design & Validation, Layout and Lean concept.
• Support product VAVE and continuous product improvement programs.
• In depth knowledge of technical standards, GD&T, Standard metallurgy.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through SOP.
• Coordinate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Global Engineering teams.
• Track project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure successful and timely transition from development to serial production.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for product and process issues.
• Support process standardization and manufacturing documentation.

Engineering Analysis

• Perform and support Structural Analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for product validation and optimization.
• Evaluate product strength, durability, and performance through engineering simulations.
• Work closely with testing and validation teams to ensure robust product design.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in Product Design & Development & Industrial Engineering.
• Proven expertise in managing projects from concept design through validation, industrialization, and SOP.
• Reading ability of technical drawings, test results like 3D models in Structural Analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of Creo other CAD software is an added advantage.
• Thorough understanding of international and national technical standards applicable to automotive and heavy engineering products.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), Limits & Fits, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Design Reviews, Engineering Change Management, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills: NPD, Research and Development