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
