RDI India is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager – NPD (New Product Development) to lead end-to-end development cycles of new products for the automotive industry. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the Engineering Head.
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📌 Position: Senior Manager – NPD
📍 Location: Ranjangaon
📊 Reports to: Engineering Head
👥 Team Structure:
• Direct Reports: Manager / Deputy Manager
• Indirect Reports: Assistant Manager to Engineer
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full lifecycle of new product development – from concept, design, validation to ramp-up and commissioning.
- Prepare detailed project cost plans (including CAPEX) and get internal approvals.
- Ensure timely sample development and submission for existing and new clients.
- Monitor and control development expenses as per approved budgets.
- Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Purchase, and Plant teams to ensure alignment.
- Support the Business Unit Head in meeting tooling and product launch goals.
- Focus on continuous improvement in cost, standardization, and performance.
- Participate in early-stage business development through feasibility, capacity planning, and customer coordination.
🎓 Qualification:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
OR - Diploma in Tool & Die Making (NTTF / IGTR / GTTC / CIPET / CTTC)
🧠 Experience:
- 15–20 years in new product development (preferably Sheet Metal / Automotive industry)
- Hands-on experience in product launches, tooling, and lifecycle management
- Team leadership and cross-functional coordination
- Familiarity with stage-gate or agile product development processes
- Exposure to direct customer interaction and co-development
If you have a passion for innovation and a solid background in automotive product development, this is the role for you.
📩 Apply now: Share your CV at deshraj.yadav@rdiindia.com
