New Product Development Manager

Company Description Kach Motors Pvt Ltd, established in 1996, is a precision engineering manufacturer serving global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company produces fully machined and heat-treated automotive and engineering parts, including high tensile U-bolts, hardened components, steel bright bars, pins, and spacers. Kach Motors supplies major OEMs such as VECV, Daimler, MAN, Force Motors, and leading tractor manufacturers like John Deere and TAFE. The organization is known for its focus on total quality, reliability, and service. Kach Motors is certified with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO OHSAS 18001, and ISO 9001, reflecting its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dhar for a New Product Development Manager. The New Product Development Manager will lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept and feasibility through design, prototyping, testing, and handover to production. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, quality, procurement, and sales, to ensure new products meet technical specifications, regulatory requirements, cost targets, and customer expectations. The manager will track project timelines, manage resources, monitor risks, and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Daily responsibilities also include engaging with customers and OEM partners on technical requirements, supporting trials and validations, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining documentation and reports related to product development activities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Research and Development (R&D) with the ability to translate customer needs and market insights into viable product concepts.
• Experience in Food Technology and Food Science, with a solid understanding of product formulation, safety, and quality considerations in the food-related domain.
• Proven Project Management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination for new product initiatives.
• Exposure to or experience in the Food Industry, with familiarity in industry standards, regulatory requirements, and commercialization processes.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail and quality.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Experience in an OEM or manufacturing environment and familiarity with quality management systems and certifications is an advantage.