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New Product Development (NPD) Engineer Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

NPD engineers take a new part or product from customer enquiry to stable mass production. We recruit New Product Developments for 7 industries across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

15openings
7industries
2–10 yrstypical experience
₹4.0–13 LPAindicative salary band

What a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer does

  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills and tools employers ask for

APQP & PPAPDFMEA / PFMEAPrototype developmentProject tracking

NPD engineers are hired mainly by auto component, electronics and product companies launching new parts for OEMs. APQP and PPAP experience with a named OEM customer is the strongest signal on a CV.

Industry-wise

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer jobs by industry

Automobile & Auto Components

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Auto Components (APQP/PPAP)

4 openings →

Press Shops & Sheet Metal

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Press Components

3 openings →

Machining & CNC Shops

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Machined Components

2 openings →

Electronics & EMS

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Electronics NPI

2 openings →

Pumps, Motors & Valves

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Motor Development

2 openings →

Foundry & Castings

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Pattern & Methoding

1 openings →

Aerospace & Defence

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Defence Products

1 openings →

Current New Product Development (NPD) Engineer openings

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Automobile & Auto Components · 4

HC-AUTO-105Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Auto Components (APQP/PPAP)

Client: a two-wheeler parts manufacturer · Automobile & Auto Components

Location
Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai
Experience
6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹7.8–11.3 LPA
Discipline
ECE
Qualification
B.E. ECE / Diploma ECE
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-AUTO-109Contract

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Auto Components (APQP/PPAP)

Client: an EV component maker · Automobile & Auto Components

Location
Avadi, Chennai
Experience
3–7 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹5.0–9.0 LPA
Discipline
Computer Science
Qualification
B.E. CSE / MCA
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-AUTO-116Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Auto Components (APQP/PPAP)

Client: a Tier-1 auto component supplier · Automobile & Auto Components

Location
Manali, Chennai
Experience
6–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹7.8–11.2 LPA
Discipline
Electrical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. EEE
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-AUTO-120Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Auto Components (APQP/PPAP)

Client: an EV component maker · Automobile & Auto Components

Location
Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri
Experience
7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.8–11.8 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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Press Shops & Sheet Metal · 3

HC-PRESS-103Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Press Components

Client: a press-components supplier to auto OEMs · Press Shops & Sheet Metal

Location
Thirumudivakkam, Chennai
Experience
5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹6.9–10.4 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-PRESS-104Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Press Components

Client: a precision stamping unit · Press Shops & Sheet Metal

Location
Thirumudivakkam, Chennai
Experience
7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.8–11.9 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-PRESS-106Contract

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Press Components

Client: a press-components supplier to auto OEMs · Press Shops & Sheet Metal

Location
Padi, Chennai
Experience
2–6 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.0–6.6 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

Apply for this role

Machining & CNC Shops · 2

HC-MACHI-103Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Machined Components

Client: a valve and pump parts machining shop · Machining & CNC Shops

Location
Thirumudivakkam, Chennai
Experience
7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.8–11.1 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-MACHI-108Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Machined Components

Client: a precision CNC machining company · Machining & CNC Shops

Location
Ekkatuthangal, Chennai
Experience
5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹6.9–10.5 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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Electronics & EMS · 2

HC-ELEX-105Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Electronics NPI

Client: a mobile-phone component maker · Electronics & EMS

Location
Tambaram, Chennai
Experience
2–7 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.0–8.0 LPA
Discipline
ECE
Qualification
B.E. ECE / Diploma ECE
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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HC-ELEX-107Contract

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Electronics NPI

Client: a PCB assembly unit · Electronics & EMS

Location
Kancheepuram
Experience
2–5 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.0–6.7 LPA
Discipline
Electrical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. EEE
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

Apply for this role

Pumps, Motors & Valves · 2

HC-PUMPS-102Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Motor Development

Client: an industrial valve company · Pumps, Motors & Valves

Location
Coimbatore
Experience
5–7 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹6.9–10.3 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

Apply for this role
HC-PUMPS-103Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Motor Development

Client: a pump manufacturer · Pumps, Motors & Valves

Location
Walajapet, Ranipet
Experience
7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.8–11.6 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

Apply for this role

Foundry & Castings · 1

HC-FOUND-105Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Pattern & Methoding

Client: a grey-iron foundry · Foundry & Castings

Location
Mettupalayam, Coimbatore
Experience
4–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹5.9–9.1 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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Aerospace & Defence · 1

HC-AERO-107Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Defence Products

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location
Krishnagiri
Experience
7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.8–11.4 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
  • Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
  • Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
  • Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
  • Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer in Tamil Nadu?

Indicative bands on our desk run from about ₹4.0 to ₹13 lakh per annum depending on experience, industry and location. Actual offers are set by each employer.

Which industries hire New Product Developments?

We recruit New Product Developments for Automobile & Auto Components, Press Shops & Sheet Metal, Machining & CNC Shops, Electronics & EMS, Pumps, Motors & Valves, Foundry & Castings, Aerospace & Defence.

Where are New Product Development (NPD) Engineer jobs located?

Most openings are in Thirumudivakkam, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Maraimalai Nagar, with roles across all Tamil Nadu districts.

How much experience is required?

Most New Product Development (NPD) Engineer roles we handle ask for 2 to 10 years, though some employers take trained freshers.