New Product Development Specialist

About the Company Patil Group is one of India's leading infrastructure, engineering, and technology-driven manufacturing organizations, with a strong legacy of supporting the nation's railway, transportation, and industrial growth. With decades of domain expertise, the Group has built a reputation as a trusted partner to Indian Railways, Metro Rail corporations, and prominent public and private sector clients. The Group specializes in precision engineering and large-scale manufacturing across railway track systems, sleepers, signaling components, and advanced engineered products. Patil Group's capabilities span design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and execution-ensuring reliable, safe, and high-performance solutions that meet stringent national and international standards. Driven by a culture of integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, Patil Group consistently invests in modern technologies, process excellence, and skill development. The organization fosters a collaborative and performance-driven work environment where professionals are empowered to create impactful solutions that contribute to India's infrastructure development. At Patil Group, people are at the core of success. The company offers meaningful career opportunities for engineers and professionals who aspire to grow with a future-ready organization committed to engineering excellence and nation-building. About the Role Seeking a proactive and technically adept Launch Manager to lead the transition of new products from prototype tooling through pilot builds to full-scale mass production. This role is pivotal in ensuring that engineering intent is preserved while achieving manufacturability, cost targets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage tooling readiness, and drive production ramp-up with precision and speed. Key Responsibilities Prototype to Production Transition - Own the launch roadmap from initial prototype tooling to mass production readiness - Validate prototype tools for dimensional accuracy, process capability, and design intent - Define and execute tooling upgrade plans for production-grade molds, dies, and fixtures Manufacturing Readiness - Lead pilot builds, line trials, and PPAP activities to ensure process stability - Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve DFM/DFA issues - Ensure alignment of BOM, process flow, and work instructions with production goals Tooling & Equipment Coordination - Oversee procurement, commissioning, and validation of production tooling and equipment - Manage vendor timelines for tool fabrication, modification, and handover - Drive MoldFlow, FEM, and DOE studies to optimize tooling performance Launch Governance & Reporting - Design of Process Sheets / P-FMEA - Develop and maintain launch dashboards, KPIs, and risk registers - Facilitate gate reviews, control plans, and change management processes - Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, RDSO if applicable) - Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering - 8 15 years of experience in product launch, tooling, and production ramp-up - Strong knowledge of prototype tooling, injection molding, sheet metal, processes - Proficiency in SolidWorks, MoldFlow, MS Project, and APQP tools - Experience with PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis - Familiarity with PLM systems, ERP integration, and production documentation - Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills - Preferred Attributes - Experience in railway, automotive, or heavy engineering sectors - Exposure to RDSO specifications - Ability to manage multi-site launches and vendor development programs - Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability