Experience: 8–12 Years
Industry: Automotive / Auto Components
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced NPD Manager with strong experience in stamping / sheet metal component development, along with hands-on exposure to product costing, cost reduction and pricing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities from RFQ to SOP.
Handle development of stamping / sheet metal automotive components.
Coordinate with customers for new product requirements, specifications and development activities.
Prepare and review RFQ and product costing for new products.
Handle material, process, tooling and conversion cost calculations.
Prepare quotations and support pricing activities and customer negotiations.
Identify and implement cost reduction and cost optimization opportunities.
Coordinate with Tooling, Production, Quality, Purchase and PPC teams for successful product development.
Monitor prototype development, tooling development, trials and process validation.
Handle APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan and other NPD documentation.
Ensure projects are completed within the agreed cost, quality and timeline.
Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
Track project milestones and provide regular updates to management and customers.
Required Skills
Strong experience in NPD / Product Development in the automotive industry.
Hands-on experience in stamping / sheet metal / press shop components.
Valuable knowledge of product costing, RFQ costing and pricing.
Experience in cost reduction / cost optimization / VA-VE activities.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan and MSA.
Good understanding of stamping processes, tooling and manufacturing feasibility.
Solid customer coordination and commercial understanding.
Valuable analytical, negotiation and project management skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates from automotive OEMs / Tier-1 / Tier-2 auto-component companies with strong experience in stamping NPD, costing, pricing and cost reduction will be preferred.