Job Description (JD) – NPD Engineer (Valve & Défense Components)

Department: New Product Development (NPD)
Division: Machine Shop Division
Industry: Machining – Valve & Défense Components
Reports To: NPD Manager / Engineering Manager
Location: Manufacturing Plant

Key Responsibilities

1. Recent Product Development

- Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Study manufacturability of valve and defence components.
- Prepare feasibility reports and risk assessments.
- Develop process flow, operation sequence, and manufacturing strategy.
- Coordinate prototype development and validation.

2. Process Engineering

- Prepare process sheets and operation layouts.
- Select machines, cutting tools, fixtures, and gauges.
- Define machining parameters and optimize cycle time.
- Support CNC programming requirements.

3. APQP & Documentation

- Prepare APQP documents wherever applicable.
- Develop Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
- Prepare PFMEA.
- Develop Control Plan.
- Prepare Work Instructions and SOPs.
- Maintain engineering change records.

4. Customer Coordination

- Attend technical discussions with customers.
- Clarify drawing and specification queries.
- Coordinate sample submission and customer approval.
- Support customer audits and technical reviews.

5. Production Support

- Support trial production and pilot batches.
- Resolve machining and process-related issues.
- Improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Ensure smooth transfer from development to production.

6. Quality Improvement

- Analyse dimensional issues and root causes.
- Coordinate with Quality for PPAP, FAI, and capability studies.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions.




- Ensure compliance with customer quality standards.

7. Tooling & Fixture Development

- Design or coordinate fixture development.
- Select cutting tools and inserts.
- Optimize tool life and machining performance.
- Coordinate with tooling suppliers.

8. Continuous Improvement

- Reduce cycle time and setup time.
- Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
- Reduce rejection and rework.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.

Key Skills

- GD&T; interpretation
- Engineering drawing reading
- CNC machining process knowledge
- Valve component manufacturing
- Defense component machining
- APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- SPC & MSA
- Process validation
- Tooling and fixture selection
- Cost reduction techniques
- Problem-solving and analytical skills

Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (with relevant experience) may also be considered.

Experience

- NPD Engineer: 3–8 years in precision machining, valve manufacturing, aerospace, or defense component industries.
- Experience in CNC Turning, VMC, HMC, and multi-axis machining is preferred.

Software Knowledge

- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks / Creo / NX (preferred)
- Mastercam or equivalent CAM software (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel, Word,



PowerPoint

Knowledge Requirements

- Precision machining processes
- Valve and defense industry standards
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;)
- Material specifications (SS, Alloy Steel, Inconel, Duplex, Titanium, etc.)
- Heat treatment and surface coating processes
- Inspection methods and metrology
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-time completion of NPD projects
- Prototype success rate
- PPAP/FAI approval on first submission
- Reduction in development lead time
- Cycle time optimization
- Reduction in tooling cost
- First-pass yield during trial production
- Customer complaint reduction
- Engineering Change Notice (ECN) closure time
- Process capability (Cp/Cpk) achievement

Authority

- Recommend manufacturing processes and tooling.
- Coordinate with customers and suppliers on technical matters.
- Approve process documentation within authorized limits.
- Initiate engineering changes for process improvement.

Working Conditions

- Manufacturing shop floor and engineering office.
- Interaction with customers, suppliers, production, quality, purchase, and maintenance departments.
- Occasional travel for customer meetings, supplier development, or technical support.

This JD is suitable for an ISO 9001:2015 machine shop manufacturing valve and defense components, with responsibility for managing new product development from customer drawing review through successful production launch.

Conduct : 90871 54800 /96552 31567.

Pay: Up to ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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