JOB PURPOSE
Segment Head – NPD ME (HMI & Connectivity) is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering and industrialization strategy for the HMI & Connectivity product portfolio comprising Instrument Clusters, Display Units, Camera Modules, Telematics units, Switches and Handlebar Assemblies. The role ensures seamless transition of products from development to production by driving manufacturability, manufacturing technology, capacity, Capex, cost, quality and launch readiness in alignment with business and customer requirements.
The role provides strategic and technical leadership to NPD ME teams and acts as the key interface with R&D;, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Program Management, suppliers and customers.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Industrialization & Manufacturing Strategy
- Own the manufacturing engineering and industrialization strategy for the assigned HMI & Connectivity portfolio.
- Ensure early Manufacturing Engineering involvement in product development to drive DFM/DFA/DFT, manufacturability and process robustness.
- Define manufacturing concepts covering process technology, automation, testing, traceability, capacity and scalability.
- Drive adoption of appropriate automation, digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 solutions.
NPD & Launch Governance
- Track manufacturing engineering deliverables across NPD programs from concept, design maturity through SOP and ramp-up.
- Ensure manufacturing readiness across key program gates and drive resolution of critical risks impacting quality, cost, capacity and timing.
- Establish governance mechanisms, readiness criteria and performance reviews for NPD ME activities.
- Ensure effective transition of new products into plants and stabilization during ramp-up.
Technology, Capacity & Investment
- Lead technology evaluation and manufacturing strategy for recent HMI & Connectivity products considering volume, localization, capacity, cost and technology maturity.
- Define capacity and inf
📌 Segment Head NPD ME (Nashik)
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📍 Nashik