Sr. Manager - NPD Project Management

Your Contribution

• Leadership of End-to-End Project Execution
• Lead complete lifecycle of camshaft development: RFQ → Prototype → PPAP → SOP.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones as per APQP guidelines.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Production, Quality, Design, Process Engineering, and SCM.
• Lead daily/weekly project reviews and ensure closure of all open points.
• Customer Management & Technical Communication
• Act as the primary project contact for OEMs customers.
• Handle technical discussions regarding:
• Drawing changes, GD&T clarification, Tolerance stack-ups, Feasibility issues
• Present project status reviews, risk updates, and PPAP readiness reports to customers.
• Manage customer escalations and ensure immediate actions for critical issues.
• Manufacturing Integration & Industrialization
• Ensure smooth transition of new camshaft projects into production.
• Validate machining process & sequence
• Approve process sheets, routing, and cycle time planning.
• Lead assembly of the complete manufacturing line during project launch.
• Cost Planning & Budget Control
• Define project cost baseline including:
• Tooling cost, Fixture/gauge cost, Prototype cost, Capital investment (CapEx)
• Track adherence to budget and highlight deviations early.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives in tooling, cycle time, and material.
• Risk Management
• Identify project risks (tool delays, supplier issues, machining capability gaps).
• Maintain risk logs and follow up with teams on mitigation actions.

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• Escalate critical risks to the Top Management early
• Manage project teams, monitor progress, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working in coordination with other regional and international colleagues and corporate team, providing them with regular updates on the day-to-day progress
• Maintain confidentiality in handling pricing and customer-related data.
• Collaboration with CFT team members.

Your Experience and Qualification

• BE/M Tech (Mech/Auto/ Operations/Project Management)
• Minimum 14 to 20 years’ experience in project management role in automotive industry.
• Hands‑on experience leading APQP, PPAP, NPD launch, and customer project interactions.
• Must possess knowledge and experience of handling automotive components made of steel and cast iron.
• Having knowledge of IATF 16949, drawings, GD&T
• Prefer the knowledge and experience of automotive components, like Camshaft, Crankshaft etc….
• Preferring the experience of machining process like Shaft Grinding, Turning & Induction hardening.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Project / program management, PLM tools effective utilization
• Understand the requirements of PPAP, APQP, Control plan & FMEA
• Ability to prepare the Budgeting and costing for the project management
• Strong proficiency in:

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• Project planning (MS Project, Gantt charts)
• Milestone tracking, Resource planning,
• Risk and change management
• Experience in Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Capable of handling technical discussions independently.
• Drawing revisions, Engineering Change Notes (ECN), Proto approval & PPAP submission
• Strong documentation and presentation skills for customer reviews.
• Strong computer skills, including MS office – Tools like, Strong Excel knowledge and data management skill, PPT, SAP.
• Strong communication skills: (written and verbal) to effectively convey information to stakeholders and team members. Fluent written and spoken English.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills: to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills: to motivate and guide teams, build relationships, and manage conflict.
• Experience in handling OEM customer projects (ex: Tata, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Cummins, Toyota, Volvo, etc.).

Our Offering.

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, once your profile will get shortlisted.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

Do you have any questions? swati.kshirsagar@mahle.com