Sr. Manager - NPD, IE, PO - Vadodara (Bhayli)

Job Description:

Position             : Sr. Manager - NPD, IE, PO

Department        : Process Engineering (SME)

Experience           : 12–18 Years

Qualification        : B.E./B.Tech + preferably an MBA or PMP certification.

Salary Budget      : 15.00 to 20.00 LPA

Location                : Vadodara, Bhayli

Key Responsibilities :

NPD & Industrialization (The APQP Specialist) :

1. APQP Leadership: Leading the Gateway reviews for new Heat Exchanger projects (Radiators, Condensers, Oil Coolers).
2. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Reviewing R&D designs to ensure they can be built at high speed without excessive scrap.
3. Resource Planning: Forecasting and justifying CAPEX (New Brazing Furnaces, Robotic Core Stackers, Fin Mills).
4. Vendor Management: Technical evaluation of tooling and special-purpose machine (SPM) suppliers.

Industrial Engineering (The System Architect) :

1. Macro Layout Planning: Designing the Plant-in-Plant layouts for new product lines (e.g., dedicated lines for Radiator , CAC,Oil Coolers).
2. Standardization: Establishing the Time Standards (MOST/MTM) and Manpower Planning for the entire division.
3. Capacity Modelling: Creating mathematical models to predict when the plant will hit its ceiling based on different product mixes.

Process Optimization (The Profit Guard) :

1. Yield Management: Driving "Zero Leak" initiatives at the Brazing and Testing stages.
2. Digitalization (Industry 4.0): Implementing IoT sensors on furnaces and testing rigs to capture real-time OEE data.
3. Cost Out (VAVE): Identifying material or process changes that reduce the BOM (Bill of Materials) cost without affecting thermal performance.

Soft Skills :

• Strategic thinking, high-level stakeholder management, and the ability to lead a team of 10–15 Engineers/Managers.N7:N12
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement effective solutions.
• Project Management: Demonstrated capability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, from conception to completion.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and present technical information clearly.
• Innovation Mindset: A proactive approach to driving innovation in manufacturing techniques and process technology.
• Attention To Detail: Meticulous focus on quality, documentation, and adherence to technical standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

• NPD Lead Time
• Launch Quality
• Labor Productivity
• Conversion Cost Reduction
• OEE Improvement
• CAPEX Utilization