Role & responsibilities

Product Development & Industrialization
Lead end-to-end product development from RFQ to SOP.
Drive feasibility analysis including DFM, DFA and cost optimization.
Oversee tooling design, die development, jigs, fixtures and gauges.
Ensure successful prototype development, validation and production readiness.
Manage product lifecycle management and smooth transition to mass production.
Engineering & Process Development

• Define manufacturing processes for sheet metal and tubular fabricated components.
Lead development of press shop, welding shop and fabrication processes.
Drive process capability improvement, line balancing and cycle time optimization.
Support robotic welding, progressive tooling and fixture development.
Customer Program Management

• Act as single point of contact for OEM customers for development activities.
Lead customer milestones including APQP, PPAP, QAV and production ramp-up.
Coordinate with customers for design approvals, trial builds and engineering changes.
Manage customer reviews,



technical discussions and development timelines.
Cross Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Production, Quality, SCM, Tool Room and Maintenance teams.
Lead Cross Functional Teams (CFT) for successful project execution.
Ensure alignment on quality standards, manufacturing readiness and delivery commitments.
Support supplier development and localization initiatives.
Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
Implement and monitor APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC and Process Validation.
Drive Poka-Yoke implementation and error-proofing systems.
Lead capability studies and ensure smooth customer approvals.
Costing & Value Engineering

• Lead product costing, feasibility studies and RFQ submissions.
Optimize material utilization, tooling cost and manufacturing processes.
Drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.

📌 Npd Head Hosur
🏢 Metalman Auto
📍 Hosur