Who we need? – NPD (New Product Development) Manager

- We are seeking an innovative and strategic NPD Manager to lead the development of new products/projects.
- This role is key to expanding our product portfolio, improving existing products, and driving innovation aligned with market trends and customer demands.

What will an NPD Manager do?

- Lead and manage end-to-end new product development projects, from concept to commercialization.
- Collaborate with the R&D;, design, production, quality, and marketing teams to bring new hardware fitting products to life.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activities, and use these insights to develop innovative product solutions.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation processes for new designs, ensuring products meet functional, aesthetic, and safety standards.
- Ensure all recent products comply with quality, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support product launches and create technical documentation, presentations, and selling tools.
- Analyze product performance and customer feedback post-launch to drive continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, material suppliers, and technology partners.




- Promote a culture of innovation and improvement within the NPD team.
- Monitor progress, track KPIs, and report regularly to senior management on NPD performance and outcomes.

An efficient NPD Manager should have:

- Strong knowledge of hardware fittings, materials (such as metal alloys, zinc, brass), and manufacturing processes like casting, forging, machining, polishing, coating, etc.
- Proven project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, from idea to commercialization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- A passion for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Education Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimu 8 - 10 years of experience in product development within a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal components.
- Prior experience in leading NPD teams and launching successful products.

Location: Neemrana, Rajasthan

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace: In-office

Salary: Can be discussed

Working Hours: as per company need.

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