NPD Manager Plastic And Steel Kitchenware

Job Description

Job Responsibilities We are looking for an experienced NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative plastic and steel kitchenware products from concept to commercialization. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) for plastic & steel kitchenware. Develop new products based on market trends, customer requirements and competitor benchmarking. Handle product development from concept → design → prototype → tooling → trials → testing → costing → mass production. Coordinate with Design, Tool Room, Production, Quality, Purchase, Marketing and suppliers. Develop and manage injection moulds, dies, fixtures and other tooling. Strong understanding of plastic injection moulding and sheet-metal/steel manufacturing processes. Handle materials such as PP, HDPE, ABS, SS, MS and other relevant materials. Review 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, specifications and product designs. Drive DFM/DFA, VA/VE and cost reduction initiatives. Conduct and monitor T0/T1/T2 trials, prototype development and product validation. Ensure products meet required quality, functionality, aesthetics, cost and timelines. Identify and develop suitable vendors for components, tooling and manufacturing processes. Ensure smooth transfer of new products from NPD to commercial production. Lead and mentor the NPD/Product Development team.

Skills Required

Education Requirement

Diploma Any BE/B.Tech