New Product Development Executive

Job Title: New Product Development Executive

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

Location:  Taloja  , NAVI Mumbai

Department: Operations

Industry: Automotive/Auto-ancillary

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Raaj Industrial Lubricants Limited is an ISO-certified lubricant blending company, established in 1990, and a key member of the Rajgarhia Group of Enterprises. The company manufactures engine oils for vehicles, including 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers, trucks, buses, and the defence sector, as well as industrial, marine, specialty, and aviation oils and greases. Raaj Industrial Lubricants provides high-quality, superior-grade lubricants to meet diverse automotive and industrial needs, supported by an in-house testing facility and a focus on quality adherence.

Job Summary

The New Product Development Executive will be responsible for developing new grades of lubricants and products for the company, by driving continuous improvement in vendor management, external and internal audits, R&D processes and quality control. This role is key for customized product development and quality excellence.

Key

• Take regular handover from sales and marketing department on custom product development
• Liaison and negotiate with ace vendors to source materials in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the quality of products and materials supplied by external vendors meets the company's standards. 
• Review engineering and manufacturing specifications to identify materials needed for production
• Conduct supplier quality control audits on a regular basis to ensure vendor compliance with production standards
• Communicate with vendors regularly to address any concerns and improve working relationships.
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including ISO 9001 and other industry standards
• Maintain a supplier database with vendor performance evaluations and quality control audits- for access production and management
• Assist with logistics, including communications with vendors when there are packaging and receiving issues when materials arrive at receiving dock
• Plan and coordinate shipments, ensuring timely delivery
• Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and other logistics-related activities
• Preparing MIS reports on procurement and logistics performance
• Ensure all operational activities are in line with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Integrated Management Manual

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Experience of working in a manufacturing set-up

Proficiency in: 

• ERP systems, MS Excel and Word
• CAD Softwares
• Supply chain/logistics knowledge

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Education/experience in Packaging,Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
• Working knowledge of ERP software like Odoo is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, CAD softwares such as Solidworks, Fusion 360 etc. is a strong plus
• Currently employed in a Lubricant Manufacturing company (preferred)
• Strong skills in negotiation, vendor development and procurement reporting