New Product Development Manager

Job Title : Manager - New Product Development (NPD)

Location : Lucknow

Industry : Aluminium Radiator / Charge Air Cooler / oil cooler / Heat Exchanger Manufacturing

Specialization : Agriculture / Off-road, Construction / Bar and Plate Construction Coolers applications

Job Summary :

The Manager - NPD will lead and manage the end-to-end new product development process focused on aluminium radiators / charge air-cooler / oil coolers and heat exchangers used in Agriculture / power gen / off-road and construction equipment industries. This role requires expertise in Tube and Fin / bar and plate construction coolers and demands strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and marketing teams to deliver robust, innovative cooling solutions that meet customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the NPD process from concept, design, prototyping, testing, to product launch for aluminum radiators and bar and plate heat exchangers tailored for off-road and construction / agriculture / power gen applications.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with performance and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovative product development.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery of new products.
• Oversee testing protocols including thermal performance, durability, vibration resistance, and corrosion resistance relevant to the above .
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product design for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Ensure all new products comply with applicable quality standards and internal quality protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams involved in product development.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Chemical Resistance, Design, Process Requirements Exposure

Injection Molding Process (Supplier Capabilities)

Validation & Testing Requirements, Thermal Tests, Pressure & Durability

Chemical & Environmental

DV / PV Exposure

Supplier Capability Exposure

Regulatory & Safety Exposure

Project Risk Exposure

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Skills Required

manufacturing processes , Quality Assurance, Product Validation, CAD Tools, project management software