New Product Development Manager

Job Title: New Product Development (NPD) Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Development & Engineering

• Lead the end-to-end development of electric vehicle products, including vehicle systems, battery systems, power electronics, powertrain and drivetrain components.
• Define product specifications, technical requirements, and design standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for design, prototyping, and validation of EV components.

2. Project Management

• Develop and manage product development timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Track project progress and ensure on-time delivery of product development stages.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration between R&D, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams.

3. Innovation & Technology Development

• Monitor emerging technologies in battery systems, motors, charging systems, and power electronics.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and performance improvement.
• Support development of next-generation EV platforms and technologies.

4. Prototyping, Testing & Validation

• Oversee prototype development and testing for performance, safety, and durability.
• Ensure compliance with automotive safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage design validation and product certification processes.

5. Manufacturing & Production Readiness

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Support pilot production, process validation, and product launch.
• Address technical issues during production ramp-up.

6. Supplier & Component Management

• Collaborate with suppliers for EV components such as batteries, motors, controllers, and charging systems.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure quality and technical compliance.

7. Product Launch & Lifecycle Management

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization.
• Monitor product performance and manage product improvements or upgrades.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 510 years of experience in automotive or electric vehicle product development.
• Experience in EV systems such as battery packs, BMS, electric motors, or power electronics.

Required Skills

• Strong product development and project management skills
• Knowledge of electric vehicle architecture and systems
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering design processes
• Understanding of automotive standards and compliance
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in automotive engineering or electrical engineering
• Experience with EV charging systems, battery management systems (BMS), or vehicle control systems
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and automotive quality standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-market for EV products
• Development cost vs. budget
• Product performance and reliability
• Successful product launch and commercialization
• Compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Experience : 7-10 years
Preference : EV industry majorly for L3/L5 segment