Job Title: New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Location:
Magma HQ, 2nd floor, 9th Avenue Sanganay, Rajpath Rangoli Rd, next to Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059 Reports To: Senior Manager – Manufacturing [Engineering & MRO]

About Us
Magma Group is a fast-growing industrial materials company building scalable businesses across recycling, engineering, and advanced materials. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Magma serves 250+ manufacturers, with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and long-term value creation. Magma Engineering & MRO is our newest vertical, built to act as an extended in-house engineering arm for factories. We deliver end-to-end solutions across precision engineering, machining, fabrication, and maintenance, from design to final delivery. Backed by a robust ecosystem of in-house capabilities and captive control over advanced machining and fabrication facilities, we operate across CNC, VMC, deep-hole drilling, honing, turn-milling, heavy fabrication, and precision inspection systems. Position OverviewThe NPD Engineer will drive the development of new products and precision-engineered components, from initial customer requirements and concept definition through design, prototype development, testing, validation, and transfer to production. The individual will work closely with the Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM & Process Engineering, Quality, Production, and Business Development teams to ensure that new products are technically sound, manufacturable, cost-effective, and ready for repeatable production.

Key Responsibilities
1. Product Design & Product Development
• Translate customer requirements, application needs, performance expectations, and technical specifications into product design inputs.
• Develop new component and product designs, modify existing designs, and prepare or review 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Select suitable materials, manufacturing methods, fits, tolerances, and design features in coordination with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain design intent, drawing standards, part numbering, revision control, and engineering change records. 2. Design for Manufacturing & Technical Feasibility
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews to identify cost, quality, tolerance, and process risks.
• Review GD&T;, critical-to-quality characteristics, tolerance stack-ups, material specifications, and functional requirements.
• Coordinate with the Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to confirm machine capability, process route, tooling, fixtures, and inspection feasibility.
• Identify design improvements that simplify manufacturing, reduce cycle time, improve reliability, and optimize product cost. 3.



Prototype & Sample Development
• Plan and coordinate prototype builds, sample machining, fabrication, assembly, and trial activities.
• Work with CAD/CAM and Process Engineering to release design data and support machining programs, tooling, fixtures, and process prove-out.
• Monitor prototype progress, resolve design-related issues, and incorporate engineering changes based on trial results.
• Maintain prototype records, sample status, design iterations, and development milestones. 4. Testing, Validation & Customer Approval
• Define or coordinate product testing and validation requirements based on customer specifications and intended application.
• Coordinate dimensional inspection, material verification, functional testing, and other validation activities with Quality and Metrology.
• Support preparation of FAI / FAIR, inspection reports, test records, technical submissions, and customer approval documents, as applicable.
• Review test and inspection feedback, close design-related non-conformities, and ensure approved changes are reflected in controlled design documents. 5. Production Transfer & Engineering Change Control
• Prepare the approved design package for production release, including drawings, BOM, specifications, revision status, and development history.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure process plans, tooling, fixtures, inspection requirements, and work instructions align with the released design.
• Support initial production runs and resolve design-related issues during ramp-up and stabilization.
• Manage engineering changes through documented review, approval, implementation, and communication to affected functions. 6. Cost, Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Support product cost estimation by providing design, material, tolerance, and development inputs.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, material optimization, standardization, and component simplification.
• Use structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address design-related failures, rework, and customer feedback.
• Maintain accurate and traceable NPD documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of the product development process. 7. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Business Development to understand customer requirements and clarify technical expectations.




• Coordinate with the Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering and CAD/CAM & Process Engineering throughout feasibility, prototype, and production readiness.
• Work with Quality, Production, Purchase, and Stores to align material, inspection, tooling, and supplier requirements.
• Communicate project progress, technical risks, pending decisions, and milestone status to the project owner. Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of mechanical product and component design and engineering drawing practices.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Siemens NX; ability to prepare and interpret 2D drawings.
• Sound understanding of GD&T;, fits and tolerances, tolerance stack-up, material selection, and engineering specifications.
• Practical knowledge of DFM, DFA, prototype development, manufacturing processes, and production readiness.
• Ability to coordinate design validation, testing, FAI / FAIR, engineering changes, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, project coordination, and cross-functional working skills.
• Exposure to precision machining, CNC manufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive, or industrial components will be preferred. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on product development engineer capable of converting customer needs into robust, manufacturable products. The individual should be comfortable coordinating across design, machining, quality, and production teams, and taking ownership of development activities through successful production handover. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in product development, mechanical design, component engineering, or manufacturing-led NPD.
• Experience in 3D CAD modelling, engineering drawings, GD&T;, prototype development, and design change management is preferred.
• Experience with precision-engineered components, CNC machining, aerospace, defence, automotive, or industrial products will be an advantage.

What We Offer
• Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to build and develop recent products within a growing engineering and MRO vertical.
• Access to advanced engineering, machining, fabrication, and precision inspection capabilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and innovative work workplace. Equal Opportunity EmployerMagma is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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