New Product Development (NPD) Head

Sanjeev Auto-Parts Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd.; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanjeev Auto-Parts Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an NPD Head to lead end-to-end product development for motion control components and assemblies in an on-site role based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

You will drive R&D, define product specs, and coordinate prototypes to meet customer requirements and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, experience with CAD/CAE tools and PLM systems, and a track record of delivering complex automotive projects while maintaining timelines

Qualifications

• NPD process experience end-to-end in automotive or precision engineering.
• Proven project management planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to drive end-to-end NPD from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and sales to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Product Development

R&D skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

CAD/CAE tools

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Production Eng

Masters in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

PLM systems

Job description

Company Description

Sanjeev Auto-Parts Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd., part of the Sanjeev Group, is a recognized manufacturer of quality components and assemblies for motion control applications. The organization focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Its product portfolio serves automotive two-, three-, and four-wheelers, commercial vehicles, farm equipment, off-road, and industrial equipment, with key products including gears, shafts, shifter forks, sub-assemblies, and precision components. With facilities in Granollers, Spain and Aurangabad, India, Sanjeev Group combines in-house R&D strength with certified quality systems, including IATF 16949 and OHSAS 18001, to deliver competitive, high-quality auto components. The group also actively contributes to social initiatives such as irrigation projects, healthcare donations, and annual blood donation camps.

Role Description

The New Product Development (NPD) Head is a full-time, on-site role based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The NPD Head will lead end-to-end product development initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives. The role includes driving R&D activities, defining product specifications, coordinating prototypes, and overseeing validation and testing for motion control components and assemblies. Day-to-day responsibilities involve managing cross-functional project teams, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and sales to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness, and monitoring timelines and budgets for NPD projects. The NPD Head will also analyze market trends, identify opportunities for new products or improvements, establish robust development processes, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Product Development and Research and Development (R&D) skills, with experience in end-to-end NPD processes within automotive or precision engineering sectors.
• Candidates should possess proven Project Management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination for multiple concurrent projects.
• Candidates should possess robust Analytical Skills to interpret technical data, assess feasibility, optimize designs, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers, and for preparing clear technical and project documentation.
• Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive components, motion control systems, and knowledge of IATF 16949 and other quality management standards.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including team mentoring, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement in NPD processes.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, and