Roles and Responsibilities

- Role Overview
- Looking for an experienced DGM /Gm– New Product Development with robust hands-on expertise in Teflon/PTFE hose development for automotive and industrial applications. The person will be responsible for end-to-end product development, from customer requirement and feasibility through design, prototyping, validation, PPAP and successful production launch.

- Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end NPD of Teflon/PTFE hoses for automotive and industrial applications.

- Handle product development from RFQ feasibility design prototype testing validation PPAP SOP.

- Develop PTFE/Teflon hose assemblies, including smooth/convoluted PTFE hoses, braided hoses and high-temperature/high-pressure applications.

- Work closely with OEM customers on technical requirements, specifications and design changes.

- Lead DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R;, Control Plan, APQP and PPAP activities.

- Select appropriate PTFE grades, reinforcement materials, braid specifications, fittings and end connections.

- Coordinate with Design, Testing, Quality, Manufacturing, Tooling, Purchase and Program Management teams.

- Conduct design validation, performance testing, pressure testing, temperature testing,



leakage testing and durability validation.

- Drive localization, value engineering and cost optimization without compromising product performance.

- Support new tooling, fixtures, process development and manufacturing feasibility.

- Resolve technical issues during prototype, validation and production stages.

- Manage multiple NPD projects and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.

- Develop and mentor the NPD/Design Engineering team.

- Technical Expertise Required
- Strong expertise in Teflon/PTFE hose product development is mandatory.

- Knowledge of:
- PTFE hose construction and manufacturing

- Braiding technology

- Hose extrusion/process development

- End fittings and crimping
- High-pressure and high-temperature applications

- Hose testing and validation
- Automotive fluid-transfer applications

- Strong understanding of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA and DVP&R.;

- Experience working with automotive OEMs/Tier-1 customers will be preferred.

- Preferred Candidate Profile
- 15–20+ years of experience in automotive hose/fluid handling/component NPD.

📌 Npd Manager (Delhi)
🏢 Eleprof Karnataka
📍 Delhi