New Product Development (NPD) and Sourcing Engineer

New Product Development (NPD) and Sourcing Engineer – Frido R&D Team

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Execution

• Convert finalized designs into physical products by developing product and vendor.
• Execute DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) improvements in collaboration with design and supplier teams.
• Own the complete development lifecycle—from sample builds to production handoff.

Sourcing & Supply Chain Collaboration

• Identify and qualify new suppliers for components, raw materials, and outsourced processes.
• Source long-lead and custom components in alignment with design and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate with the sourcing/procurement team to ensure on-time availability of parts for builds.
• Track lead times, manage RFQs (Request for Quotation), and support cost benchmarking across vendors.
• Maintain sourcing documentation including supplier capability matrix, pricing history, and delivery performance logs.

Vendor Coordination

• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors for prototyping and batch manufacturing.
• Schedule and conduct vendor visits to assess capability, quality systems, and production timelines.
• Negotiate project timelines, costs, MOQs, and drive accountability with vendors.

Prototyping & Iteration

• Lead multiple prototyping cycles until all functional, aesthetic, and durability goals are achieved.
• Document development issues, manage change requests, and update BOMs and drawings accordingly.
• Validate samples through internal testing and targeted user feedback loops.

Project Ownership

• Maintain clear timelines and development trackers for all ongoing product builds.
• Coordinate across management, design, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Proactively escalate risks or delays and propose mitigation plans or alternate paths.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Product Engineering.
• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, product development, or NPD roles.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes like sheet metal, injection molding, machining, and basic assembly.
• Strong ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and mechanical tolerances.
• Excellent communication skills with an ownership mindset and strong attention to detail.