New Product Development Manager

Position Title: Manager, New Product Development, Shirwal, ACG Group

Posting Location: Shirwal, Pune

Business Unit: SciTech Centre

Level: Mid Senior

Reports to: Head of Department

ACG is the worlds only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company. We are headquartered in Mumbai , India. ACG has a presence in over 100 countries with its products and services that strive to provide world-class technology across multiple domains. We offer a complete range of solutions beginning with empty capsules; granulation and tablet coating; capsule filling; tabletting; packaging films; blister packing and carton packing to the end-of-line solutions and track and trace systems.

We have an opportunity in SciTech of a Manager, New Product Development.

1. Job Objective

Strategic and planning

• Daily activity management to ensure the micro-plan timelines are adhered to.
• Use Company Standard Guidelines to ensure standardization in design.
• Create internal checklists to ensure FTR in design.
• Functional Core- Point of contact for SciTech Europe in the transfer of development projects, monitoring of the prototype production, coordinating, and executing alpha test trials
• Internal process- Follow design gate process, Company Standards and internal ISO 9001 guidelines

People development

• Identify self-learning needs and complete activities and trainings as per IDP (Individual development plan)

1. Primary responsibilities

• Disciplinary and functional leadership responsibility for department staff
• Responsible for the implementation and manufacturing of prototypes based on concepts developed by SciTech Europe
• Maintenance of master drawings under SciTech Europe guidance
• Responsible for creating Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP for new developments
• Development of assemblies, machine parts, and components under SciTech Europe guidance

1. Key Result Areas

• NPD Design learning lessons
• Timely achievement of Milestones (DGP)
• Compliance to Safety standards
• Compliance to Design Quality Standards (Standard procedures)

1. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

• SciTech SciTech Europe
• AE Methods
• Production
• Procurement
• Quality
• After Markets
• Process
• Product Management

External Interfaces

• Sub Suppliers
• Suppliers for MFG parts
• Metalcraft
• Certification body (IP/DSIR)

Required Competencies

• Mechanical Engineering
• Should be an Innovator
• Process Engineering
• Entrepreneur
• Knowledge of Simulation Software
• Should be an Integrator
• Manufacturing Methods & Process Design
• Good knowledge of Pharma Industry & Related Process Technology
• Domain knowledge Manufacturing, Machines, Automation
• CAD Solidedge Preferred

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering or process engineering
• 8-10 years from pharma machine manufacturing