NPD Manager Plastics

Boisar

Department: Research & Development (R&D;) / New Product Development

Experience: 8–12 Years

Industry: Plastics / Polymer Manufacturing / Packaging / Consumer Products

Location: Boisar

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced NPD Manager – Plastics to lead the end-to-end development of new plastic products, from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate should have robust expertise in polymer materials, plastic processing technologies, product design, tooling development, and cross-functional project management. The role requires close coordination with

Marketing, Production, Quality, Procurement, and customers to ensure timely and successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end new product development projects for plastic products.
- Develop innovative products based on customer requirements and market trends.
- Select suitable polymer grades and raw materials based on product application.
- Coordinate with Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality, and Procurement teams during product development.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analysis, and risk assessments for new products.
- Develop product specifications, BOMs, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Plan and execute product trials, validation, and pilot production.
- Resolve technical issues during product development and production scale-up.
- Work closely with tool manufacturers for mold development and modifications.
- Ensure products comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.




- Manage multiple development projects while meeting project timelines and budgets.
- Drive product improvement, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Support customers during product development, sampling, and approval stages.
- Mentor and guide the NPD team to improve technical capabilities and project execution.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of plastic materials, polymers, additives, and processing techniques.
- Hands-on experience in Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Extrusion, or Thermoforming.
- Knowledge of mold design and tooling development.
- Understanding of product validation and testing procedures.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of quality systems, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Plastic Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

- 8–12 years of experience in New Product Development within the plastics or polymer industry.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and handling multiple NPD projects.
- Exposure to customer interactions, product commercialization, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in consumer products, packaging, automotive plastics

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