Job Title: Product Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Jamnagar, Gujarat (Travel to Ahmedabad 1–2 times per month)

Work Mode: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: upto 13.5 LPA

Experience Required: 8–10 Years

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and result-driven Product Manager to join a growing automotive manufacturing setup in Jamnagar. This role is ideal for professionals with strong exposure to manufacturing processes, OEM business development, and end-to-end product lifecycle management.

If you have worked closely with Indian OEMs and Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers, understand manufacturing operations deeply, and are passionate about bringing products from concept to commercialization — this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete product lifecycle from development to market launch
Coordinate with production teams to ensure FIFO implementation and operational efficiency
Oversee manufacturing processes including:

CNC & VMC Machining
Sliding Head Operations
Vertical & Horizontal Moulding
Hydraulic Press
Welding & Robotics
Assembly & Pad Printing

Develop and strengthen relationships with Indian OEMs and Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers
Identify and develop new B2C product opportunities
Support brand positioning and market expansion strategies
Ensure achievement of cost, quality, and delivery targets
Lead cross-functional coordination between production, quality, sales, and commercial teams

Required Skills & Expertise

8–10 years of experience in Automotive / Manufacturing / Engineering Industry
Strong understanding of OEM and Tier customer requirements
Hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes (CNC, VMC, Moulding, Robotics, Welding)
Proven experience in OEM Business Development
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Strong costing, commercial, and negotiation skills
Experience in market development strategy
Leadership and team coordination capabilities
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & FIFO systems

Preferred Profile

Experience working with large automotive component manufacturers is highly preferred (Minda Corporation LTD)
Exposure to B2C product development will be an added advantage
Hindi communication skills are essential

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong, commercially aware Product Manager who can bridge manufacturing excellence with market growth and OEM relationship management.

Skills: manufacturing,oems,management,cnc,manufacturing processes,b2c,fifo,automotive