New Product Development Manager

Key Responsiblities :

Project Management

• Plan, execute, and monitor NPD projects from concept through commercialization.
• Define project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.

Product Development

• Drive product design, prototyping, testing, and validation for new products.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, quality, and production teams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure product feasibility and market readiness.
• Ensure smooth handover of developed products to manufacturing.

Innovation & Improvement

• Identify opportunities for product innovation and cost optimization.
• Benchmark products against industry trends and competitor offerings.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to ISO/TS standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete documentation of NPD processes, approvals, and trials.

Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor the NPD team to enhance skills and improve performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Costing and negotiation of new development parts with customers.
• Fixture and tool development as per project requirements.
• Negotiation and coordination with vendors and suppliers for fixtures, tools, and related development requirements.

Desired Profile:

• Strong knowledge of product design, development cycles, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, prototyping techniques, and testing standards.