Hiring Manager -New Product Development for a Leading HVAC Industry - Kadi Location

Job Description:

Brief Job Profile:

The role involves –

• Overseeing and managing all operations of New Product Development (R & D) at the plant.
• Visiting customer sites to understand product applications and provide technical support as needed.

• Evaluating capital expenditures for new projects and the re-engineering of existing processes, assessing Return on Investment (ROI), and visiting various machine manufacturers in India and abroad.

Some Important Responsibilities of a Manager – New Product Development

ADVANCE PRODUCT QUALITY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

•  Analyses new queries from Internal & External Customers to ensure that customer milestones are met as per the development plan considering APQP.
•  Defines Process flow, Process controls and Monitors Material requirement to ensure that product meets customer’s specifications.

RESOURCE ESTIMATION & OPTIMIZATION

•  Ensures that necessary tooling & mechanism is developed to deliver the product in optimum cost and with required quality specification.
•  Assesses Automation requirements & Prepares Project information.
•  Sources & negotiates with Suppliers for Purchase of Machinery or required mechanism.
•  Prepares Costing related to Labor & tooling for New Product Development and Coordinates with Business Development Team.
•  Estimates Scrape percentage for New Products.

PRODUCT & PROCESS IMPROVIZATION

•  Continuously seeks area for Improvisation.
•  Ensures Implementation of Product & Process.
• Identifies the areas to improve yield/reduction in labor cost & consumable cost per MT.

Candidate Profile (Qualification, Experience, Skills & Abilities):

• M.E/M.Tech./ B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 10-12 years of experience. OR
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 12-15 years of experience.
• Must have held a managerial role for 5-7 years in an HVAC / Engineering / Automotive Component manufacturing unit.
• Sharp understanding of Product Design/innovation, understanding of Engineering efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery and understanding of product design and Too Room Operations
• Must be well versed with APQP Framework
• Exposure in engineering design tools such as Solid Works , Auto CAD
• Knowledgeable in 5S/KAIZEN, quality audit systems, statutory and factory compliances, and safety norms.
• Candidate must be capable of close interaction with Business Development Team and Customers for understanding their Product Design & Applications
• Strong people management skills.
• Proficient in manpower management and labor management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and MS Office. Exposure to ERP systems is an advantage.
• Enthusiastic and proactive in taking new initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to company’s plants outside Gujarat.