New Product Development Engineer

Sr NPD Engineer- Job Description

Company: Gate Manufacturing Private Limited
Location: Adibatla, Telangana
Department: New Product Development / Engineering
Experience: 5–8 Years
Industry: Steel Stamping / Press Components / Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Role Overview

Gate Manufacturing Private Limited is looking for an experienced NPD Senior Engineer to manage new product development activities for steel stamping and press components.

The role involves handling product development from customer requirements and drawings through prototype, tooling, trials, validation, and production launch, with strong focus on manufacturability, quality, cost, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end NPD activities for steel stamped components.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, tolerances and requirements.
• Develop products using progressive die and tandem die processes.
• Coordinate with Tooling, Production, Quality and suppliers for product development.
• Review BOM, process feasibility and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate prototype development, tool trials and production validation.
• Support tooling development, die corrections and process improvements.
• Identify and resolve product/process issues during trials and launch.
• Support DFM, costing and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain NPD documentation and project status reports.
• Ensure timely completion of NPD projects and smooth transfer to production.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in NPD / Product Development.
• Strong hands-on experience in Steel Stamping / Press Components.
• Experience with Progressive Dies and Tandem Dies is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of sheet metal processes, tooling and press operations.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing feasibility.
• Experience in prototype development, tool trials and product validation.

Preferred Skills

• AutoCAD / SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• DFM / DFA
• Tooling & Die Development
• Process Development
• Costing & Value Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Supplier Coordination
• NPD Project Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Adibatla, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in NPD ?
• How many years of Experience in Steel Stamping Industry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Adibatla, Telangana (Required)

Work Location: In person