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Role Summary

The Head of New Product Development (NPD) & Vendor Development is accountable for end-to-end product innovation, design-to-launch execution, and building a resilient supplier ecosystem. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and quality product introductions by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing. The leader will establish governance (stage-gate, KPIs), drive cost and quality improvements, and develop strategic vendor partnerships to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development (NPD)

• Own the concept-to-launch lifecycle: opportunity assessment, business case, requirements, design, DFM/DFA, prototyping, validation, PPAP, ramp-up.

• Implement stage-gate governance, risk reviews (DFMEA/PFMEA), and compliance to applicable standards and regulations.

• Lead cross-functional core teams; align priorities with market needs and voice of customer (VOC).

• Ensure robust documentation in PLM and change management (ECN/ECR).

Vendor Development

• Map supply risk; identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for raw materials, components, tooling, and services.

• Drive should-cost analysis, value engineering (VA/VE), and cost negotiations; establish long-term agreements (LTAs).

• Develop suppliers via audits, capability assessments, APQP/PPAP readiness, and continuous improvement plans.

• Monitor vendor performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance) and implement corrective actions.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Define program charters, scope, timelines, budgets, and resource loading; maintain an integrated master schedule.

• Track milestones, manage risks/issues, and report via dashboards; drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.

• Synchronize NPD and sourcing gates with manufacturing readiness (MRL) and supply readiness (SRL).

Cost, Quality & Compliance

• Establish quality plans, COQ metrics, and defect containment; ensure regulatory and customer compliance.

• Lead cost-down initiatives through localization, alternative sourcing, design optimization, and process improvements.

• Champion Lean/Six Sigma methods for yield, throughput, and reliability improvements.

Leadership & People Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing team across product engineering and supplier development.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement; enable training and competency development.

• Influence stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Sales/Marketing, and Quality.

Required Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Align NPD and vendor strategies with business goals and market dynamics.

• Innovation & Problem Solving: Generate viable product ideas and solutions to constraints.

• Business Acumen: Understand pricing, margins, should-cost, and ROI for NPD portfolios.

Functional Competencies

• Product Development Lifecycle Management (PDP/Stage-Gate), PLM, ECN/ECR processes.

• Vendor Sourcing & Negotiation, supplier audits, APQP/PPAP, capability development.

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001/IATF 16949), DFMEA/PFMEA, risk management.

• Cost Optimization: VA/VE, should-costing, TCO analysis, localization strategies.

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & Coaching: Build, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams.

• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Influence and align diverse groups.

• Execution Discipline: Drive accountability, cadence, and delivery against KPIs.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering or related field.

• MBA/PG in Operations/Strategy (preferred).

• 10–12 years of experience in NPD and vendor development.

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