NPD Engineer

Role & responsibilities :

1. Process Planning & Technical Design

• Conduct comprehensive Technical Feasibility studies to evaluate product designs against manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead Process Planning initiatives to define optimal sequence of operations and establish clear Process Flow diagrams.
• Generate accurate Process Drgs (Drawings) and technical documentation to guide shop floor assembly and machining.
• Establish and standardise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to guarantee process consistency and quality control.
• Evaluate and reconcile Input And Output drawings to ensure internal and customer engineering requirements are fully met.
• Optimize Plant Layout for new or modified production lines to maximize efficiency and minimize material handling waste.

2. Tooling, Fixturing & Infrastructure Design

• Execute robust Tooling Design and Fixturing design solutions to ensure stable, repeatable manufacturing setups.
• Develop custom Gauges Design protocols for dimensional verification and inspection of critical-to-quality attributes.
• Collaborate with logistics and packaging teams on functional Packing design to protect finished goods during transit.

3. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Core Tools

• Own and drive the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process from initial product conception through mass production.
• Compile and submit complete PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) packages to secure customer sign-off.
• Facilitate Process and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify risks and enforce mitigation strategies.
• Draft, implement, and maintain the operational Control Plan to ensure robust ongoing monitoring of key parameters.

4. Quality Management Systems (QMS) & Compliance

• Maintain strict compliance with automotive quality standard IATF (IATF 16949) guidelines across all design and development phases.
• Incorporate VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) standards into audits, process risk management, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) frameworks to optimize equipment uptime and eliminate production losses.

Required Technical Skills & Competencies:

• 2D Drafting: Advanced proficiency in Auto cad for creating production drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• 3D CAD Modeling: High proficiency in at least one major 3D software - CAD platform, specifically SolidWorks, CATIA, or CREO.
• Productivity Tools: Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting process sheets, data tracking, and customer presentations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Years of experience - 12 years +
• Experience in Machining like CNC ,VMC &HMC is must
• Qualification:Diploma/ Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering)