New Product Development Manager

Sipra Engineers; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sipra Engineers in Nashik is seeking a New Product Development Manager to lead the end-to-end NPD process for our die casting manufacturing operations. You will guide projects from customer enquiry and feasibility analysis through development, sample approval and successful production launch.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on CAD experience (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CATIA), and the ability to coordinate with Marketing, Toolroom, Machining and Coating teams to meet timelines and quality

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant manufacturing experience with focus on NPD in die casting.
• Experience in aluminium pressure die casting and automotive component manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of die casting, tooling, machining and component manufacturing.
• Experience handling customer drawings, feasibility, costing, tool development and sample approvals.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Control Plans.
• Experience with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 customers is a plus.
• Good project management, coordination, problem solving and customer communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development projects and deliver within timelines.
• CAD software experience preferred: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA.
• Strong leadership to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete new product development process from enquiry to production launch.
• Perform feasibility analysis and sample approvals with customers.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Toolroom, Machining and Coating teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

New Product Development Manager for our die casting manufacturing company. The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete new product development process, from customer enquiry and feasibility analysis to product development, sample approval, and successful production launch. Co-ordination with Marketing / Toolroom / Machining / Coating

Preferred candidate profile

• BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1015 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with substantial experience in new product development in the die casting industry.
• Experience in aluminium pressure die casting and automotive component manufacturing will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of die casting processes, tooling, machining, and component manufacturing.
• Experience in handling customer drawings, product feasibility, costing, tool development, and sample approval.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 customers will be an added advantage.
• Good project management, coordination, problem-solving, and customer communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development projects and deliver products within committed timelines.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA will be preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.