Head of Product Development

Bestway Cement Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Cement Limited seeks a seasoned professional to lead localization of automotive components, overseeing end-to-end development from concept to production and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on reducing costs through local sourcing, compliance with OEM standards, and timely project delivery.

Applicants should have a mechanical/automobile engineering background and 10–15 years of relevant experience in automotive localization or manufacturing, with strong supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering.
• 10–15 years in automotive manufacturing, product development, or localization.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and OEM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development and localization of automotive components from concept to production.
• Develop localization strategies, annual plans, and long-term roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Identify localization opportunities through feasibility studies, Make vs Buy analysis, and cost evaluations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
• Manage local supplier identification, evaluation, development, and performance improvement activities.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical audits, and support APQP/PPAP processes.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and ensure compliance with OEM standards.
• Manage ECR/ECN, prototype development, product validation, and new model development activities.
• Perform cost analysis, target costing, supplier quotation reviews, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with EDB and regulatory authorities for localization approvals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and ensure timely completion of localization projects.
• Maintain technical documentation, localization databases, reports, and provide progress updates to management.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

APQP/PPAP

Supplier development

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

BOMs and specs

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

Job description

Position Purpose

To lead the planning, development, localization, costing, and implementationof locally manufactured automotive components for current and future vehicleprograms. The role is responsible for achieving localization targets, reducingvehicle cost through local sourcing, coordinating with government authoritiesfor regulatory approvals, supporting new model launches, and ensuring timelydevelopment of quality local parts meeting OEM standards.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end product development and localization of automotive components from concept to production.
• Develop localization strategies, annual plans, and long-term roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Identify localization opportunities through feasibility studies, Make vs Buy analysis, and cost evaluations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
• Manage local supplier identification, evaluation, development, and performance improvement activities.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical audits, and support APQP/PPAP processes.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and ensure compliance with OEM standards.
• Manage ECR/ECN, prototype development, product validation, and new model development activities.
• Perform cost analysis, target costing, supplier quotation reviews, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with EDB and regulatory authorities for localization approvals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and ensure timely completion of localization projects.
• Maintain technical documentation, localization databases, reports, and provide progress updates to management.

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, product development, or localization.

Specific Requirements

• Strong knowledge of automotive components, supplier development, APQP, PPAP, and quality standards.
• Experience in cost analysis, localization projects, and cross-functional project management.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.