Assistant Manager - R&D

The primary focus of this role is to lead and execute Industrialization activities for New product development under R&D scope to ensure timely launch of product with optimal manufacturing resources

Role & responsibilities

• Create Project scope , cost estimation and investment to make business proposal.
• Review design drgs and provide feedback to design team for various parts/assy to ensure Design for Manufacturability through concurrent engineering.
• Develop new product Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures, assy & finition line, quality gauges
• In-charge for prototype samples development through suppliers as per Design requirement
• Match time line of development for various reviews, tollgate points in Power & Protection new Products under development.
• Ensure availability of Raw material, parts, sub-assy in time for the production of new range of products
• Support on continuous product enhancements and life cycle management of all products.
• Support to implement change management processes and achieve more than 90% completions before due dates.
• Analyze product manufacturing issues related to Process and give resolution on time. Monitor products and production related issues and consistently achieve PMS targets.
• Manage and control data to ensure database accuracy of over 90% consistently.
• Samples Preparation of new products for testing/ Qualification and supervise process validation activities.
• Work with quality, production, planning and procurement, vendor development, press shop and mould shop for increasing process efficiencies and productivity of existing Manufactured Products

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor degree in electrical/mechanical Engineering
• Relevant work experience of 3 - 5 years, including 1-2 years in industrialization.
• Experience in manufacturing/electrical industry is desirable
• Highly proficient in using MS-Office applications like excel, word and power-point and enterprise application software.
• Excellent communication, co-ordination and presentation skill.

Functional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various manufacturing Process.
• Awareness and updated knowledge of the industry and manufacturing technology upgrade
• Project management and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of product cost & tooling estimation.
• Data analysis and reporting skills