NPD Manager Plastics

NPD Manager Plastics

Boisar

Department: Research & Development (R&D) / New Product Development

Experience: 8–12 Years

Industry: Plastics / Polymer Manufacturing / Packaging / Consumer Products

Location: Boisar

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced NPD Manager – Plastics to lead the end-to-end development of

new plastic products, from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate should have strong

expertise in polymer materials, plastic processing technologies, product design, tooling

development, and cross-functional project management. The role requires close coordination with

Marketing, Production, Quality, Procurement, and customers to ensure timely and successful

product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end new product development projects for plastic products.

• Develop innovative products based on customer requirements and market trends.

• Select suitable polymer grades and raw materials based on product application.

• Coordinate with Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality, and Procurement teams during

product development.

• Conduct feasibility studies, cost analysis, and risk assessments for new products.

• Develop product specifications, BOMs, technical drawings, and manufacturing

documentation.

• Plan and execute product trials, validation, and pilot production.

• Resolve technical issues during product development and production scale-up.

• Work closely with tool manufacturers for mold development and modifications.

• Ensure products comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer

specifications.

• Manage multiple development projects while meeting project timelines and budgets.

• Drive product improvement, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.

• Support customers during product development, sampling, and approval stages.

• Mentor and guide the NPD team to improve technical capabilities and project execution.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, polymers, additives, and processing techniques.

• Hands-on experience in Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Extrusion, or Thermoforming.

• Knowledge of mold design and tooling development.

• Understanding of product validation and testing procedures.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo.

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Knowledge of quality systems, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis.

• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastic Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or

related field.

• Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in New Product Development within the plastics or polymer

industry.

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and handling multiple NPD projects.

• Exposure to customer interactions, product commercialization, and manufacturing

processes.

• Experience in consumer products, packaging, automotive plastics