Job Description - Recent Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Position: New Product Development (NPD) Engineer
Department: Engineering & Product Development
Location: Pune
Company: XLNT Technology

About the Role

Key Responsibilities New Product Development
- Lead product development activities from concept generation to commercial production.
- Develop product concepts, technical specifications, CAD models, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
- Conduct design reviews, prototype evaluations, testing, and validation.
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
- Manage engineering changes and continuous product improvements.

CNC & Manufacturing Development
- Create and optimize CNC/VMC machining strategies for prototype and production components.
- Generate CNC programs using CAM software such as Mastercam, SolidCAM, Fusion 360, Powermill, or equivalent.
- Select cutting tools, machining parameters, fixtures, and work-holding methods.
- Analyze machining cycle times and identify productivity improvements.
- Support machining trials,



first-off inspections, and process validation.
- Work closely with machine operators and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Develop machining processes for precision components, molds, fixtures, tooling, and production parts.

Project Management
- Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase, Quality, and Vendors to ensure timely project execution.
- Track development timelines, milestones, and product launch schedules.
- Prepare technical reports, validation documents, SOPs, and development records.

Innovation & Cost Optimization
- Identify opportunities for product innovation and process improvement.
- Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, materials, and machining techniques.
- Reduce product cost through design optimization and process improvements.

Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience in Product Development, Design E

📌 New Product Development Engineer (Talwade)
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