Npd Manager
National Plastics Group · Hosur · onsite · Posted 21d ago
₹10.0L - ₹15.0L PA10–15 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
- Lead the complete lifecycle of automotive programsfrom concept, design, development, validation, to SOP and ramp-up.
- Define project strategy, roadmap, milestones, and success criteria aligned with organizational goals.
- Set QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets and ensure all projects adhere to them.
- Head cross-functional project teams including Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, Supply Chain, Testing, and Sales.
- Allocate resources, assign responsibilities, and review team performance.
- Mentor and develop project managers and engineers under the program.
- Oversee all APQP phases, ensuring timely completion of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Process Flow, and validation plans.
- Ensure DVP&R execution, prototype builds, tooling readiness, and PPAP submissions.
- Act as the highest escalation point for customer communication, program reviews, and technical discussions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and key suppliers.
- Lead negotiations on timelines, engineering changes, and commercial impacts.
- Conduct periodic management reviews and prepare executive dashboards.
- Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
- Approve and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECM) and ensure smooth implementation across plants.
- Guide root cause analysis for critical failures using 8D, 5 Why methods.
- Oversee tooling development, line layout readiness, trial runs, and capacity planning.
- Support SOP, ramp-up, and stabilization in production plants.
- Manage project budgets, tool investments, cost targets, and financial forecasting.
- Approve commercial proposals, BOM accuracy, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Drive VA/VE activities to improve profit margins.
- Ensure documentation completeness: APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, process sheets, timelines, and management reports.
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Skills
NPDNew Product DevelopmentProduct Development
About National Plastics Group
National Plastics Group
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
₹6.8L PA avg
Avg at National Plastics Group
₹10L – ₹15L PA
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About company
National Group is a leading manufacturer of Plastic injection molded products for over seven decades and has been delivering on the promise of quality products catering to various industries like Beverage Packaging, Auto, Consumer Electronics & IT Peripherals.
https://nationalgroup.in/
Industries
AutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
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Culture
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Career growth
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Work-life
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