New Product Introduction & Program Management _Low Voltage Production
- Spectrum Electrical
- 15 - 24 years
- Jalgaon
- 29 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Head New Product Introduction (NPI) & Program Management Low Voltage Products
Department: Research & Product Innovation (R&D)
Location: Jalgaon
Experience: 15 25 Years
Role Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished NPI Head & Program Manager with deep subject matter expertise in low-voltage electrical products including MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs, MCCBs, and a wide range of wiring devices such as switches, sockets, fan regulators, USB chargers, motor starters, TV sockets, HDMI, etc. The ideal candidate will lead role demands proven leadership in end-to-end product development, from concept to commercialization, with strong knowledge of tooling design (sheet metal and plastic injection molding), materials science, automation, and electro-mechanical assembly processes. This role combines R&D rigor with program management discipline to drive innovation, performance, and scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Roadmap Leadership
Define and drive NPI roadmap for LV products (MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs, MCCBs, sockets, switches, etc.)
Align product plans with evolving technological trends, customer pain points, and market dynamics
Ensure roadmap incorporates global benchmarks and local adaptability
Product Development & Tooling Design Oversight
Oversee design and development across electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic domains
Guide tooling strategy for sheet metal and plastic components, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness
Drive styling, ergonomics, and user-centric design innovations in wiring and circuit protection devices
Engineering & R&D Leadership
Ensure best-in-class design practices including 3D modeling, simulation, tolerance analysis, and DFMEA
Collaborate with R&D teams on material selection, thermal behavior, insulation properties, and endurance under electrical loads
Lead advanced design programs with focus on safety, performance, and compliance
Validation, Compliance & Certification
Ensure robust product validation through mechanical, electrical, thermal, and lifecycle testing
Secure approvals from IS, IEC, CE, UL, and other relevant global standards
Own all technical documentation for APQP, PPAP, and program gate reviews
Industrialization & Program Execution
Lead NPI programs using structured methodologies (Agile/Stage-Gate)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, SCM, Quality, and Sales for seamless ramp-up
Ensure automation readiness and assembly line optimization during scaling
Technology Benchmarking & Cost Engineering
Conduct global competitor analysis to build differentiated and future-ready products
Drive VA/VE and cost-down initiatives across product and tooling
Integrate sustainability and circularity principles in design
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Build a high-caliber, cross-disciplinary engineering team with a strong R&D mindset
Mentor junior engineers, develop technical leadership pipeline
Promote culture of innovation, speed, accountability, and continuous improvement
Desired Skills & Competencies:
Deep understanding of MCB, RCCB/RCBO, MCCB product architectures and functions
Experience in tooling and manufacturing precision plastic parts and metal enclosures
Hands-on knowledge of CAD/CAE (SolidWorks, Creo), and simulation tools
Familiarity with electrical circuit design, contact system engineering, and thermal management
Strong program management, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills
Knowledge of automation tools, Poka-Yoke, Six Sigma, and Lean principles
Qualifications:
B.E./B. Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; masters degree preferred
1525 years of experience in product development & NPI in LV product categories
Prior experience with multinational brands or tier-1 suppliers in the electrical industry is highly desirable.
Job Classification
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing (Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS))Functional Area / Department: Research & Development
Role Category: Research & Development - Other
Role: Research & Development - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Spectrum ElectricalLocation(s): Jalgaon
Keyskills: New Product Development Research And Development Capacity Development Design Engineering Tooling Design Cost Engineering CAD Product Development Engineering Industrialization Innovation Validation Testing Manufacturing Process
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