Company Description Devendra Autocom Pvt Ltd (formerly Devendra Exports) brings nearly five decades of experience in the global automotive market and is consistently recognized for quality and performance. The company has received multiple awards from leading councils such as EEPC India, including the prestigious Outstanding Export Performance award presented by the President of India in 1988. Its products are exported to a wide range of international markets, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and South America. Devendra Autocom maintains a strong competitive edge through its focus on quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships with global customers. The organization continues to grow as a trusted supplier in a highly competitive, globally focused automotive industry.
Role Description The Head New Product Development will lead the end-to-end development of new automotive products, from concept and feasibility through design, validation, and launch. This full-time, on-site position is based in Ambattur and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, quality, procurement, and sales. Daily responsibilities include identifying new product opportunities, conducting technical and market feasibility studies, defining product specifications, and overseeing prototype development and testing. The role will also involve managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that new products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The Head New Product Development will regularly engage with customers and internal stakeholders to gather feedback, refine product roadmaps, and support successful commercialization and handover to production.
Qualifications

Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate technical feasibility, cost, performance data, and project risks.
Proficiency in Market Research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities and customer needs.
Hands-on experience in Research and Development (R&D) for automotive or related engineering products.
Proven Team Management capabilities to lead cross-functional project teams and align stakeholders.
Exposure to Sales or customer-facing activities to translate market requirements into product specifications.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience in the automotive components industry, preferably with export-oriented or OEM customers.
Strong project management, planning, and prioritization skills with a track record of on-time product launches.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across levels and functions.
Familiarity with quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to automotive products.

Head New product Development

Devendra Autocom Pvt Ltd

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