Senior Engineer/Assistant Manager - NPD Sourcing

Responsibilities:

Key Role Expectations

1. Project Execution

• Execute assigned NPD projects as per defined timelines (APQP / project plan).
• Coordinate prototype development, validation, and testing with Vendor, R&D and Program Management team.
• Track daily/weekly progress and escalate risks proactively.
• Draft accurate RFQs with feasibility, commercial and tooling confirmations.

2. Design & Engineering Support

• Assist in design activities (CAD modelling, drawings, BOM creation).
• Support DFMEA, DVP&R, and technical documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Conduct the required feasibility tests for existing suppliers regarding the ability to supply the required parts for new designs.

3. Cross-functional Coordination

• Liaise with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and Supplier teams.
• Ensure smooth transition from development to pilot production.
• Participate in customer discussions and internal reviews.
• Coordinate with the plant NPD team for follow ups with newly identified vendors for procurement of parts.

4. Testing & Validation

• Coordinate lab/field testing for product validation.
• Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support issue resolution during validation phases.
• Work with the plant NPD team members to ensure testing of parts and sending the same to the customer for validations.
• Coordinate with the plant Production team to complete all required line trials on time and send the same to the respective customers for validation.

5. Cost & Value Engineering

• Assist in cost estimation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work on alternative materials or designs to optimize cost/performance.
• Study the new designs provided by the R&D Design team as well as the Bill of Materials and understand the requirements.
• Perform accurate Zero-based costing as well as drawing of comparisons between quotes received to be shared with Commodity Managers.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete project documentation (PPAP, APQP docs).
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO).

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify improvement opportunities in product design/process.
• Support localization and indigenization initiatives.