NPD Manager

Job Description

Role Summary The NPD Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering new product development projects aligned with business goals. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and first-time-right project delivery while fostering innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and process efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement quarterly and annual NPD plans aligned with company targets. Create detailed project plans, budgets, and resource requirements (manpower, tools, equipment). Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure project timelines, cost, and quality objectives are met. Ensure PPAP, AQP, and all internal and customer documentation is complete. Estimate product, packing, and logistics costs. Lead efforts to reduce product costs through value engineering (VA/VE). Design and establish processes, workstations, and tooling for efficient and defect-free production. Define and implement SOPs; train production and quality teams. Monitor and report on project progress, expenses, and departmental KPIs. Implement 5S, safety stock planning, and process control. Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen initiatives. Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures. Identify training needs for team development. Key Result Areas (KRAs) 95% projects completed on time 90% projects completed within budget 100% first-time-right project delivery to customers New products contribute ≥ 3% of total turnover Cost savings of ≥ 1% turnover via VA/VE initiatives Authority Recommend staffing, training, rewards, disciplinary actions Communicate with customers on project-related technical and commercial topics Approve tooling, machines, and equipment in line with project requirements Lead project teams and initiate resource requests for NPD and mass production Select and approve suppliers for tooling, equipment, and components Required Competencies Project Management Product Costing & Budgeting Cross-functional Team Leadership Tooling and Process Design Technical Communication with Customers & Suppliers Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen Strong Documentation & Reporting Skills Preferred Qualifications Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production or similar) 8–12 years of experience in New Product Development Exposure to automotive or engineering manufacturing industry preferred Phone No: 9942976468 Mail Id: personnel@knitvelneedles.com Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Morning shift Rotational shift Supplemental Pay: Overtime pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Language: English (Preferred) Work Location: In person