Position: Assistant Manager- NPD ( New Product Development)

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Budget: Upto 15 LPA

Role Summary The Assistant Manager – NPD acts as the starting point for recent machine development, translating market requirements into engineered solutions. The role drives the complete product development cycle, from concept and design calculations to prototyping, testing and production readiness, ensuring machines are technically robust, reliable, manufacturable and cost-effective.

 Prepare 3D models, detailed part and assembly drawings with proper GD&T;,

BOMs and technical specifications

 Apply DFM/DFA principles so the machine is easy to fabricate, assemble and service.Use FEA or simulation where the design needs it.

 Plan and supervise the prototype build with the production and vendor teams

 Define trial protocols, test against targets, analyse failures and close issues and conduct DFMEA and design reviews at every stage gate.

 Support Channel partners to ensure achievement of annual plan & growth targets.





 Release a production-ready documentation package and train the manufacturing and service teams.

 Support the first installations and use field feedback to improve the design

 Run the NPD Process with Stage Gate review mechanism

Must Have

 Proven NPD experience, with at least one machine or major module taken from concept to production

 Strong command of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform design calculations independently

 Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD

 Sound knowledge of GD&T;, materials, fabrication, machining, standard mechanical components and pneumatics

Preference

 Experience in weighing, packaging, filling, bagging, conveying or other special purpose machines

 Exposure to FEA tools, DFMEA and stage-gate NPD processes

 Understanding of hygienic or dust-tight design for food, pharma or chemical applications

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