NPD Head (Current Product Development Head)

Company:

Kannan Tools and Dies

Industry:

Precision Machining / Aerospace / Oil & Gas Components Manufacturing

Location:

Coimbatore

Experience Required:
10 to 15 Years Experience
Minimum 5 Years in Aerospace / Oil & Gas / Precision Machining Industry
Strong experience in New Product Development and Machine Shop Operations

Qualification:
BE / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering
Additional certification in Project Management or Manufacturing preferred

Key Responsibilities:
Lead complete New Product Development (NPD) activities
Handle current customer component development from RFQ to production
Study customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Tool Room, Purchase, and Customers
Develop manufacturing process plans for CNC & VMC machining components
Prepare process flow, cycle time estimation, and tooling requirements
Support quotation and costing activities
Ensure APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and documentation compliance




Monitor trial runs, pilot production, and process validation
Improve productivity, quality, and manufacturing efficiency
Ensure on-time project completion and customer satisfaction
Lead NPD team and customer technical discussions

Skills Required:
Strong knowledge of CNC / VMC machining processes
Aerospace & Oil and Gas component manufacturing knowledge
Drawing interpretation & GD&T; knowledge
Process Planning & Tooling Knowledge
APQP / PPAP / FMEA / Control Plan
Project Management Skills
Costing & Feasibility Analysis
ERP / MS Excel / Reporting
Team Handling & Leadership Skills

Preferred Candidate:
Experience in precision machining industries
Good communication and customer handling skills
Ability to manage multiple development projects

Pay: ₹45,998.72 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Perks:
Food provided
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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