NPD Engineer Prototype Testing &
Product Validation Duties/: Design &
DFM/DFA Review/: Evaluate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models; execute Design for Manufacturing /(DFM/) and Design for Assembly /(DFA/) feasibility studies to optimize cycle times, material usage, and process repeatability. Prototyping &
Tooling Development/: Coordinate quick/-turn prototyping /(3D printing, CNC machining, soft tooling/); collaborate with toolmakers to approve die/mold design concepts and oversee initial tool trials. APQP &
PPAP Documentation/: Author core quality gate documentation including Process Flow Diagrams /(PFD/), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis /(PFMEA/), Control Plans, and complete Production Part Approval Process /(PPAP/) submission dossiers.

Process

Design &
Trial Runs/: Establish manufacturing process parameters, design jigs/fixtures/gauges, coordinate pilot runs /(Run/-at/-Rate trials/), and validate line capacity and capability /(Cp/Cpk/).

Project

Analytics &
Cost Tracking/:



Track project milestones, engineering change orders /(ECO/), tooling budget expenditure, product cost variance, and ramp/-up timeline metrics using daily engineering tracking spreadsheets Focus Skills/: Education/: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Automotive, Production, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience/: 2 to 5/+ years of experience as an NPD Engineer, NPI Specialist, or Design &
Development Engineer in manufacturing setup /(automotive, precision machining, plastics, or sheet metal/).

Technical Mastery/: 3D CAD modeling /(SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo/), APQP/PPAP core tools, GD&T; blueprint interpretation, DFM/DFA principles, tooling trial debugging, and project management. Apply now to become an integral part of our growing team/! With Regards, HR /- Maria

📌 Npd Engineer Prototype Testing & Product Validation Chennai
🏢 GS Infotech
📍 Chennai