NPD Head

Role & responsibilities

Product Development & Industrialization

• Lead end-to-end product development from RFQ to SOP.

• Drive feasibility analysis including DFM, DFA and cost optimization.

• Oversee tooling design, die development, jigs, fixtures and gauges.

• Ensure successful prototype development, validation and production readiness.

• Manage product lifecycle management and smooth transition to mass production.

2. Engineering & Process Development

• Define manufacturing processes for sheet metal and tubular fabricated components.

• Lead development of press shop, welding shop and fabrication processes.

• Drive process capability improvement, line balancing and cycle time optimization.

• Support robotic welding, progressive tooling and fixture development.

3. Customer Program Management

• Act as single point of contact for OEM customers for development activities.

• Lead customer milestones including APQP, PPAP, QAV and production ramp-up.

• Coordinate with customers for design approvals, trial builds and engineering changes.

• Manage customer reviews, technical discussions and development timelines.

4. Cross Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Production, Quality, SCM, Tool Room and Maintenance teams.

• Lead Cross Functional Teams (CFT) for successful project execution.

• Ensure alignment on quality standards, manufacturing readiness and delivery commitments.

• Support supplier development and localization initiatives.

5. Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with IATF 16949 standards.

• Implement and monitor APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC and Process Validation.

• Drive Poka-Yoke implementation and error-proofing systems.

• Lead capability studies and ensure smooth customer approvals.

6. Costing & Value Engineering

• Lead product costing, feasibility studies and RFQ submissions.

• Optimize material utilization, tooling cost and manufacturing processes.

• Drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.