Manager/ Sr Manager - Product development in Ernakulam, भारत

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