Assistant Manager Design

You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end new product development (NPD) process, starting from concept development through to production. Your main focus will be on driving innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies and materials. It will be crucial to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP. Managing project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for NPD initiatives will be a key aspect of your role. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to coordinate efforts. Monitoring project progress, addressing risks, and ensuring timely product launches will also be essential tasks. Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers to understand their requirements and expectations will be a priority. Conducting market research and benchmarking to identify industry trends and competitive positioning will help drive decision-making. Additionally, providing technical support during customer discussions and presentations will be part of your responsibilities. Implementing and maintaining best practices in NPD processes, such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and DFM/DFA principles, will be crucial. Ensuring that all product designs meet quality, safety, and performance standards will also be a key focus. Collaborating with suppliers to source materials and components for new products, and ensuring design for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness in production will be important tasks. Supporting process validation and production ramp-up for new product introductions will also be part of your responsibilities. Your qualifications should include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, along with at least 8 years of experience in new product development, preferably in the automotive sector. Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, and CAD tools will be required. Excellent project management, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential for this role.,