Manager – New Product Development (NPD), Design

Location: Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Experience: 810+ years

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

About Proteck Metalics

Proteck Metalics is a precision manufacturing company specialising in sheet metal components, fabricated assemblies and welded structures for the Mobility and Industrial sectors.

Our capabilities include laser cutting, CNC bending and forming, welding, machining, surface finishing, assembly and inspection. We work with customers from prototype development through batch and serial production.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – New Product Development (NPD) to lead the development and industrialisation of new sheet metal components for automotive and Railway customers.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing, welding and fabrication processes, along with the ability to convert customer designs into practical, cost-effective and production-ready manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with customers, design/engineering, production, quality and tooling teams to ensure successful transition of new products from development to production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead New Product Development activities from customer drawing/RFQ through prototype and production handover.
Review customer drawings, 3D models and specifications for manufacturability and process feasibility.
Carry out Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and identify potential manufacturing issues.
Develop manufacturing processes for sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies.
Select appropriate processes for laser cutting, bending, forming, welding, machining and finishing.
Develop and optimise welding processes, including MIG, TIG, laser, spot, stud and robotic/cobot welding, as applicable.
Coordinate development of tooling, fixtures, jigs and gauges required for new products.
Lead prototype development and coordinate trials, corrections and design/process improvements.
Prepare and maintain process flow, routing, work instructions and other NPD documentation.
Coordinate with Production and Quality teams for successful prototype-to-production transfer.
Work with customers on technical clarifications, engineering changes and development requirements.
Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction and improved manufacturability.
Track NPD timelines, development milestones and closure of open technical issues.
Support PPAP/APQP-related activities for automotive and other relevant customer programmes.
Ensure new products are developed in accordance with customer specifications and applicable quality requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

5–10 years of experience in New Product Development / New Product Introduction, preferably in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes including:
Laser cutting
CNC bending
Press forming
Sheet metal fabrication
Welding

Good understanding of MIG/TIG/laser/spot/stud welding and welding-related manufacturing considerations.
Experience in DFM, process development, tooling and fixture development.
Ability to understand and interpret 2D engineering drawings and 3D models.
Proficiency in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE is required.
Good understanding of manufacturing tolerances, GD&T and engineering specifications.
Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple development projects simultaneously.

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, technically strong and comfortable on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate should be able to move beyond drawings and design reviews and understand how a component will actually be manufactured, welded, inspected and assembled.

Job Details

Position: Manager – New Product Development

Experience: 5–10 years

Industry: Sheet Metal / Fabrication / Automotive / Railway / Engineering Manufacturing

Location: Oragadam, Chennai

Employment: Full-time

Work Mode: On-site

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV.

Manager - NPD( Design )