About the Role

We are looking for a Product Development professional to lead the design and development of sub-assemblies derived from core components, focused on aftermarket applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership—from concept and engineering design to validation, cost optimization, and lifecycle management.

Job Description

• Product Strategy: Identify opportunities to develop sub-assemblies using existing core components.
• Concept Development: Define product concepts, specifications, and functional requirements.
• Design & Validation: Design and validate sub-assemblies for performance, durability, and cost efficiency.
• Compatibility: Ensure compatibility across multiple platforms and applications.
• Documentation: Prepare engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Testing: Coordinate prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Improvement: Drive improvements based on field feedback and cost targets.
• Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Vendor Support: Support vendor development and sourcing decisions.
• Cost Optimization: Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage product lifecycle including upgrades and obsolescence.

Technical Knowledge Required

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with assemblies and sub-assemblies development
• Understanding of validation and quality tools (FMEA, APQP, PPAP)
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering documentation

Experience Required

• 4–7 years of experience in the following:
• Product development or design engineering
• Automotive, aftermarket, or industrial product development
• Sub-assembly or modular product development (preferred)

Personal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Cost-conscious mindset with value engineering approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Clear communication and documentation skills

Functional skills

• Strong engineering design and validation capability
• Ability to manage product lifecycle effectively
• Cross-functional coordination and execution

Key Interactions

Internal (Key interactions within the organization):

• Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams
• Engineering and Product Development teams

External (Key interactions outside the organization):

• Vendors and suppliers for product development and sourcing