Job Summary:
Deputy Manager – Mechanical Product Development to lead the design and development of next-generation power connector solutions. The incumbent will provide technical and strategic leadership for new product development, manage a team of design engineers, drive innovation, and ensure timely delivery of customer-focused solutions from concept to mass production. This role requires close collaboration with global engineering teams, customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and program management while ensuring world-class engineering standards, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end product development for power connectors, cable assemblies, and related products.
Manage and mentor a team of Mechanical Design Engineers, providing technical guidance and performance coaching.
Drive product architecture, concept development, feasibility studies, and design reviews.
Lead customer technical discussions, Voice of Customer (VOC) capture, and translate requirements into robust product designs.
Own DFMEA, DFM, DFA, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, and design validation activities.
Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering change requests.
Lead verification, qualification, reliability, and environmental testing.
Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, EIA, and customer-specific standards.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Tooling, and Program Management for successful product industrialization.
Drive design cost optimization, value engineering, and productivity improvements.
Support RFQs, customer presentations, technical proposals, and design reviews.
Lead root cause analysis for product issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Introduce innovative technologies, materials, and design practices to improve product performance.
Manage engineering project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
Build technical capability within the engineering team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Support global product roadmap initiatives and strategic engineering projects.

Qualifications:

13–15 years in Mechanical Product Development.
Minimum 5+ years leading engineering teams or technical projects.
Experience in connector, automotive, EV charging, industrial, or electromechanical products is highly preferred.
Exposure to global customer interactions and cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product lifecycle management.
Strong expertise in Creo (Mandatory); SolidWorks knowledge is an added advantage.
Hands-on experience with ANSYS/FEA simulations.
Expertise in Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Plating, Tooling, and Assembly Processes.
Strong understanding of:
GD&T
DFMEA
DFM/DFA
Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
Design Validation
Reliability Engineering
Experience in designing latching mechanisms, sealing systems, and high-performance connector products.
Good knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
Knowledge of Six Sigma/DFSS methodologies.
Excellent project management and technical decision-making skills.

Leadership Competencies:

Technical Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Customer Focus
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Decision Making
People Development & Coaching
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project & Risk Management
Result Orientation
Effective Stakeholder Management

Manager/ Sr Manager - Product development

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