Product Specialist - Weighing/ Packaging Machines

ATOP Consultants; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Atop Consultants in Gandhinagar, Gujarat invites applications for an Assistant Manager – NPD to lead the development of new machines from concept to production. The role requires strong fundamentals, ability to perform design calculations, and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will apply GD&T, plan prototypes with production teams, and drive DFMEA and design reviews through stage-gate milestones. Responsibilities include translating market needs into robust, manufacturable solutions,

Qualifications

• NPD experience with at least one machine from concept to production.
• Ability to perform design calculations independently.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• GD&T, materials and machining fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Translate market requirements into engineered solutions.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs and specs.
• Apply DFM/ DFA principles for manufacturability.
• Plan prototype builds with production and vendor teams.
• Run NPD process with stage-gate reviews.
• Support channel partners and field installations.
• Release production-ready documentation and train teams.
• Conduct DFMEA and design reviews at each stage gate.

Skills

NPD experience

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Mechanical design calculations

Tools

FEA tools

Job description

Budget: Upto 15 LPA

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – NPD acts as the starting point for new machine

development, translating market requirements into engineered solutions. The

role drives the complete product development cycle, from concept and design

calculations to prototyping, testing and production readiness, ensuring machines

are technically robust, reliable, manufacturable and cost-effective.

Prepare 3D models, detailed part and assembly drawings with proper GD&T,

BOMs and technical specifications

Apply DFM/DFA principles so the machine is easy to fabricate, assemble and

service.Use FEA or simulation where the design needs it.

Plan and supervise the prototype build with the production and vendor

teams

Define trial protocols, test against targets, analyse failures and close issues

and conduct DFMEA and design reviews at every stage gate.

Support Channel partners to ensure achievement of annual plan & growth

targets.

Release a production-ready documentation package and train the

manufacturing and service teams.

Support the first installations and use field feedback to improve the design

Run the NPD Process with Stage Gate review mechanism

Must Have:

• Proven NPD experience, with at least one machine or major module taken from concept to production
• Strong command of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform design calculations independently
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Sound knowledge of GD&T, materials, fabrication, machining, standard mechanical components and pneumatics

Preference:

• Experience in weighing, packaging, filling, bagging, conveying or other special purpose machines
• Exposure to FEA tools, DFMEA and stage-gate NPD processes
• Understanding of hygienic or dust-tight design for food, pharma or chemical