MANAGER - NPD (Plastic Domain) (BMC Job 450)

Industry/Domain: Plastic Components / Plastic Manufacturing
Experience: 8 – 12 Years
Salary Range: ₹12 – 15 LPA

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) process for plastic components/products.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Tooling, Production, Quality, Purchase, and Marketing) to ensure smooth product development.

• Review customer requirements and develop product concepts, feasibility analysis, and cost estimation.

• Drive DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP processes for new projects.

• Coordinate with tool room and vendors for mould/tool design, development, and validation.

• Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and final approval of new products.

• Implement value engineering & cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.

• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards in all NPD projects.

• Maintain strong client interaction for design approvals, technical discussions, and change management.

• Lead a small NPD team, mentoring engineers and ensuring best practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding, blow moulding, and extrusion processes.

• Expertise in mould/tool design, development, and validation.

• Hands-on experience with CAD software (UG NX / CATIA / SolidWorks).

• Familiarity with automotive plastic parts, OEM/Tier-1 requirements preferred.

• Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 / IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.

• Strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Plastics / Polymer Engineering (preferred).

• Certification in project management or quality systems will be an added advantage.