Npd Manager

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage New Product Development (NPD) projects from customer drawing to successful production.
• Review customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements for feasibility.
• Plan and coordinate APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow activities.
• Coordinate tooling, die, wax pattern, ceramic shell and casting development.
• Manage NPD timelines, trials, sampling and production launch.
• Work closely with Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality, PPC and Foundry teams.
• Coordinate with customers for technical clarifications, drawing changes and approvals.
• Identify and resolve development, tooling and casting-related issues through effective root cause analysis.
• Monitor quality, cost and delivery during product development.
• Ensure proper documentation, revision control and traceability of NPD activities.
• Lead continuous improvement and support cost reduction and process optimization.
• Guide and develop the NPD team to achieve project targets and customer expectations.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Production or Metallurgy Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in NPD, preferably in Investment Casting / Foundry Industry.
• Strong knowledge of Investment Casting & New Product Development processes.
• Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow.
• Good understanding of Casting, Tooling, Wax, Ceramic Shell & Foundry Processes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings, GD&T and customer specifications.
• Experience in Die, Pattern & Tool Development and product trials.
• Strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent coordination with Customers, Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality & PPC teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-management skills.
• Result-oriented approach with focus on quality, cost, delivery and customer satisfaction.