Assistant Manager - New Product Development

Role & responsibilities

Lead and manage the complete lifecycle of NPD for automotive injection molded parts, from concept to SOP (Stare of Production).

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and promote best practices in NPD.

Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools (Eg; CATIA V5, NX) mold flow analysis and GD&T.

Preferred candidate profile

Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949 standards throughout the development cycle.

Drive design reviews, DFM / DFNEA and validation of plastic components for passenger vehicles.

Collaborate with OEMs/ Tire-1 customers to understand product requirements, technical specifications, and timeline expectations.

Co-ordinate with tooling, mold design an manufacturing teams for tool development, mold trials and process optimization.

Manage BOM engineering changes (ECNs) and ensure cost and weight optimization.

Benchmark components and materials for cost-effective, high-performance alternatives.

Lead technical reviews with cross-functional teams - Quality, Production, Sourcing and SCM.

Liaise with suppliers and vendors for part development, tooling progress and quality control.

Strong knowledge of plastic materials, mold design, tool try-outs and validation testing.

Familiarity with product approval documentation like APQP, PPAP and control plans.

proven track record in launching parts for customer master plan.

Excellent report writing and data interpretation skills.

working knowledge of MS Office tools

Experience in supporting IATF 16949, ISO 17025 (if applicable) and cutomer audits.

Interested Candidates shall share your updated profile directly to the email address "admin1@hptindia.com".