NPD Manager

Steerway Business Consultants; Rajkot; On-site; INR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Steerway Business Consultants in Metoda, Rajkot is seeking an NPD Manager with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting. You will lead new product development from concept through production launch, coordinate across engineering, production, quality and procurement, and optimize CNC VMC machining processes.

Strong project management and design validation skills are essential. Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering is required; Masters is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete new product development lifecycle from concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production launch.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive innovation in machining processes and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Machining processes

CNC VMC operations

Quality control

PLM software

Project management tools

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters Degree (advantage)

Tools

PLM software

Job description

NPD Manager Job Description

Job Title: NPD Manager

Location: Metoda, Rajkot

Experience Required: 1+ Years

Salary: based on experience

Job Purpose

The NPD (New Product Development) Manager will lead the development and implementation of new products and manufacturing processes within the machine shop. The role involves driving projects from concept through production launch while ensuring innovation, quality, cost efficiency, and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Lead and manage the complete new product development lifecycle from concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production launch.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive innovation in machining processes and manufacturing techniques.

Project Management

• Prepare and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external vendors where required.

Design Process Development

• Oversee product design, prototyping, validation, and testing activities.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, quality standards, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
• Support process optimization for CNC VMC machining operations.

Quality Risk Management

• Work with quality teams to establish quality control plans and inspection standards for new products.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.

Costing Documentation

• Develop cost estimates for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including design records, test reports, process sheets, and project updates.

Qualifications Skills

Educational Qualification

Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Masters Degree will be an added advantage.

Experience

710 years of experience in New Product Development within a machine shop or manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC VMC operations, tooling, and production equipment.
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and manufacturing standards.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools/software.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.