New Product Introduction & Program Management _Low Voltage Production

Job Title: Head New Product Introduction (NPI) & Program Management Low Voltage Products

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We are seeking an accomplished NPI Head & Program Manager with deep subject matter expertise in low-voltage electrical products including MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs, MCCBs, and a wide range of wiring devices such as switches, sockets, fan regulators, USB chargers, motor starters, TV sockets, HDMI, etc. The ideal candidate will lead role demands proven leadership in end-to-end product development, from concept to commercialization, with strong knowledge of tooling design (sheet metal and plastic injection molding), materials science, automation, and electro-mechanical assembly processes. This role combines R&D rigor with program management discipline to drive innovation, performance, and scale.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Leadership

Define and drive NPI roadmap for LV products (MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs, MCCBs, sockets, switches, etc.)

Align product plans with evolving technological trends, customer pain points, and market dynamics

Ensure roadmap incorporates global benchmarks and local adaptability

Product Development & Tooling Design Oversight

Oversee design and development across electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic domains

Guide tooling strategy for sheet metal and plastic components, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

Drive styling, ergonomics, and user-centric design innovations in wiring and circuit protection devices

Engineering & R&D Leadership

Ensure best-in-class design practices including 3D modeling, simulation, tolerance analysis, and DFMEA

Collaborate with R&D teams on material selection, thermal behavior, insulation properties, and endurance under electrical loads

Lead advanced design programs with focus on safety, performance, and compliance

Validation, Compliance & Certification

Ensure robust product validation through mechanical, electrical, thermal, and lifecycle testing

Secure approvals from IS, IEC, CE, UL, and other relevant global standards

Own all technical documentation for APQP, PPAP, and program gate reviews

Industrialization & Program Execution

Lead NPI programs using structured methodologies (Agile/Stage-Gate)

Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, SCM, Quality, and Sales for seamless ramp-up

Ensure automation readiness and assembly line optimization during scaling

Technology Benchmarking & Cost Engineering

Conduct global competitor analysis to build differentiated and future-ready products

Drive VA/VE and cost-down initiatives across product and tooling

Integrate sustainability and circularity principles in design

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Build a high-caliber, cross-disciplinary engineering team with a strong R&D mindset

Mentor junior engineers, develop technical leadership pipeline

Promote culture of innovation, speed, accountability, and continuous improvement

Desired Skills & Competencies:

Deep understanding of MCB, RCCB/RCBO, MCCB product architectures and functions

Experience in tooling and manufacturing precision plastic parts and metal enclosures

Hands-on knowledge of CAD/CAE (SolidWorks, Creo), and simulation tools

Familiarity with electrical circuit design, contact system engineering, and thermal management

Strong program management, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills

Knowledge of automation tools, Poka-Yoke, Six Sigma, and Lean principles

Qualifications:

B.E./B. Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; master’s degree preferred

15–25 years of experience in product development & NPI in LV product categories

Prior experience with multinational brands or tier-1 suppliers in the electrical industry is highly desirable.