ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and manage New Product Development (NPD) projects from customer drawing to successful production.
- Review customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements for feasibility.
- Plan and coordinate APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow activities.
- Coordinate tooling, die, wax pattern, ceramic shell and casting development.
- Manage NPD timelines, trials, sampling and production launch.
- Work closely with Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality, PPC and Foundry teams.
- Coordinate with customers for technical clarifications, drawing changes and approvals.
- Identify and resolve development, tooling and casting-related issues through effective root cause analysis.
- Monitor quality, cost and delivery during product development.
- Ensure proper documentation, revision control and traceability of NPD activities.
- Lead continuous improvement and support cost reduction and process optimization.
- Guide and develop the NPD team to achieve project targets and customer expectations.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE





- BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Production or Metallurgy Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in NPD, preferably in Investment Casting / Foundry Industry.
- Strong knowledge of Investment Casting & Recent Product Development processes.
- Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow.
- Good understanding of Casting, Tooling, Wax, Ceramic Shell & Foundry Processes.
- Strong ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings, GD&T; and customer specifications.
- Experience in Die, Pattern & Tool Development and product trials.
- Strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent coordination with Customers, Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality & PPC teams.
- Strong leadership, communication and team-management skills.
- Result-oriented approach with focus on quality, cost, delivery and customer satisfaction.

📌 Npd Manager (Rajkot)
🏢 Rajan Technocast
📍 Rajkot