As a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer, you will be the execution backbone of Frido's R&D team. Once a product concept is finalized by the Design Team, you will take full ownership of its development—coordinating with vendors, overseeing prototyping, sourcing components, and ensuring manufacturability, quality, and timelines. You're the bridge between concept and reality.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Execution

• Convert finalized designs into physical products by developing product and vendor.

• Execute DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) improvements in collaboration with design and supplier teams.

• Own the complete development lifecycle—from sample builds to production handoff.

Sourcing & Supply Chain Collaboration

• Identify and qualify new suppliers for components, raw materials, and outsourced processes.

• Source long-lead and custom components in alignment with design and manufacturing constraints.

• Collaborate with the sourcing/procurement team to ensure on-time availability of parts for builds.

• Track lead times, manage RFQs (Request for Quotation), and support cost benchmarking across vendors.

• Maintain sourcing documentation including supplier capability matrix, pricing history, and delivery performance logs.

Vendor Coordination

• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors for prototyping and batch manufacturing.

• Schedule and conduct vendor visits to assess capability, quality systems, and production timelines.

• Negotiate project timelines, costs, MOQs, and drive accountability with vendors.

Prototyping & Iteration

• Lead multiple prototyping cycles until all functional, aesthetic, and durability goals are achieved.

• Document development issues, manage change requests, and update BOMs and drawings accordingly.

• Validate samples through internal testing and targeted user feedback loops.

Project Ownership

• Maintain clear timelines and development trackers for all ongoing product builds.

• Coordinate across management, design, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution.

• Proactively escalate risks or delays and propose mitigation plans or alternate paths.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Product Engineering.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, product development, or NPD roles.

• Sound knowledge of foam manufacturing processes, furniture, sheet metal, injection moulding, machining, and basic assembly.

• Strong ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and mechanical tolerances.

• Excellent communication skills with an ownership mindset and strong attention to detail.

New Product Development and Sourcing Engineer