New Product Development Engineer

Job Description New Product Development Engineer/Senior Engineer

Job Highlights

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering & NPD Lead to drive new product development from inquiry receipt to production readiness. The role will involve feasibility analysis, costing, quotations, vendor development if required, APQP, FMEA, and complete documentation under IATF 16949 standards

Role & responsibilities

1. New Enquiry & Feasibility Analysis:

• Receive, review, and analyse new customer inquiries.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies considering material, design, and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality) to assess capability and capacity.

2. Costing, Quotation & Vendor Development:

• Prepare cost estimates based on material, process, tooling, and overhead costs.
• Develop competitive quotations with justifications and submit them to customers.
• Identify and develop vendors if required for toolings and fixtures.
• Ensure cost-effective manufacturing while maintaining quality standards.

4. APQP, PPAP & Documentation (IATF 16949):

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new projects.
• Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and other quality documents.
• Conduct and oversee Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for risk assessment.
• Prepare and maintain complete PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation.
• Conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and SPC (Statistical Process Control) to improve process robustness.
• Prepare detailed process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support customer audits and drive corrective actions for quality improvement.

5. Sample Submission & Validation:

• Ensure timely submission of samples to customers at various stages like T0, T1, T2, etc.
• Coordinate with the quality and production teams to ensure compliance Address feedback and modifications based on sample evaluations.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination & Customer Interaction:

• Work closely with production, quality, and purchase teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers during development stages.
• Support customer audits and technical discussions.

7. Continuous Improvement & Compliance:

• Optimize existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work on continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
• Implement automation and process innovations to enhance production capabilities.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 & ISO standards in all engineering documentation.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical with 3-7 years of experience or Diploma in Mechanical with 8-10 years of experience in related field.

Experience: Experience in Engineering, NPD, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment. Hands on experience in Machining process like Sliding Head (Tsugami, Citizen) CNC, VMC Grinding will be preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA under IATF 16949.
• Hands-on experience in costing, tooling/fixture design and development, and feasibility studies.
• Experience in vendor development for tooling and fixtures.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) must.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and customer-handling abilities
• Hands on experience in Machining process like Sliding Head (Tsugami, Citizen) CNC, VMC Grinding will be preferred.