JOB DESCRIPTION – NPD DESIGN ENGINEER

Department: New Product Development (NPD)
Industry: Fasteners Manufacturing
Reports To: NPD Manager / Engineering Head
Location: Plant 1 – Bommasandra / Plant 2 – Anekal

1. Job Purpose

To design, develop, and validate new fastener products as per customer requirements, engineering drawings, quality standards, and manufacturing feasibility, ensuring timely product development, cost optimization, and successful production launch.

2. Key Responsibilities

Product Design and Development

- Design and develop bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and special fasteners as per customer specifications.
- Prepare and modify 2D engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
- Review customer drawings, technical specifications, tolerances, and applicable standards.
- Conduct design feasibility studies to ensure products can be manufactured efficiently.
- Coordinate new product development activities from initial design to final production release.

Engineering Drawings and Documentation

- Prepare detailed engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, and thread details.
- Maintain drawing revisions and ensure proper document control.
- Review and implement engineering changes based on customer requirements.
- Prepare and maintain NPD documentation, including APQP, DFMEA where applicable, and other required quality records.

Manufacturing and Process Coordination

- Coordinate with Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, Heat Treatment, Surface Treatment, Quality, and Tool Room departments.
- Ensure product designs are suitable for manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.
- Coordinate prototype development, trial production, and sample inspection.
- Support dimensional verification, product validation,



and customer sample submission.
- Resolve design-related issues identified during manufacturing and product trials.

Quality and Customer Requirements

- Ensure product designs comply with customer specifications and applicable fastener standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspection, testing, and product validation.
- Support PPAP documentation and customer approval activities.
- Ensure timely implementation of customer drawing changes and technical requirements.

Cost Optimization and Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to reduce material consumption, tooling costs, and manufacturing complexity.
- Support design improvements to improve product quality and manufacturability.
- Analyze design-related rejections and support corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure timely completion of NPD projects as per agreed schedules.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Production, Purchase, Tool Room, and other departments.
- Communicate technical requirements and clarify design-related issues.
- Monitor development progress and report project status to the reporting manager.

3. Educational Qualification

- Diploma or BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- Additional certification in CAD design or product development is preferred.

4. Experience Required

- 2–5 years of experience in NPD, product design, or engineering design.




- Experience in automotive fasteners or precision component manufacturing is preferred.

5. Technical Skills Required

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
- Knowledge of fastener design, engineering drawings, GD&T;, and dimensional tolerances.
- Understanding of bolt, nut, screw, and thread specifications.
- Knowledge of materials, heat treatment, surface treatment, and mechanical properties of fasteners.
- Understanding of cold forging, thread rolling, and tooling requirements.
- Knowledge of ISO, DIN, IS, ASTM, and applicable automotive fastener standards.
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other relevant quality tools.
- Positive communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of new product development projects.
- Accuracy of engineering drawings and design documentation.
- On-time submission of samples to customers.
- First-time customer sample approval rate.
- Reduction in design-related errors and rejections.
- Timely completion of engineering changes.
- Cost savings achieved through design optimization.
- Compliance with customer specifications and quality requirements.

7. Key Competencies

- Technical and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Planning and time management.
- Teamwork and coordination.
- Continuous improvement mindset.

8. Expected Outcome

To ensure successful and timely development of new fastener products that meet customer requirements, quality standards, manufacturing feasibility, and cost targets.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 NPD - Design Engineer (Anekal)
🏢 MK Fasteners
📍 Anekal