NPD Manager

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead Engineering and NPD function for aluminum extrusion from concept to SOP
• Define NPD strategy aligned with business, customer and technology roadmap
• Own end to end execution of NPD projects including feasibility, costing, tooling, trials, validation and PPAP
• Provide technical leadership for extrusion process, die design, alloy development and downstream operation
• Act as primary technical interface with OEM customers for design review, approvals and audits.
• Drive cross functional coordination among engineering, tool room, production, quality, SCM and marketing
• Approve feasibility studies, extrusion concept, die strategies and tooling investments
• Ensure robust APQP execution, PFMEA and risk mitigation
• Lead die trial, Extrusion trial, process capability and FTR achievement
• Oversee PPAP preparation and approval
• Drive VA/VE and conversion cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO, QMS and EHS requirements

Preferred candidate profile :

• Diploma/Btech.in Mechanical or related field
• 9-13yrs experience in NPD
• Expertise in Design, APQP, Costing, Project management, and team leadership
• Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control plans, IATF 16949
• Experience in Manufacturing process like CNC, VMC, SPM, Laser cutting, and welding
• BOP process knowledge like plastic molding, stamping process, and forging
• RFQ and feasibility
• Assembly knowledge