ME - New Product Introduction Lead

Own the New Product Manufacturing industrialization and readiness of all new products from concept/design stage through pilot build, Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR), production launch, ramp-up and final handover to Operations.

The role ensures that every new product is manufacturable and can be launched safely and consistently while meeting quality, delivery, cost, capacity and productivity objectives. The position leads and coordinates Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Industrial Engineering (IE) deliverables across the NPI process and supports VAVE industrialization activities.

On-time manufacturing readiness and product launch

Safety and EHS compliance at launch

First-pass yield / quality performance during launch and ramp-up

Achievement of target cycle time, capacity and productivity

Closure of manufacturing risks and launch actions

Tooling/equipment readiness to project timing

Scrap, rework and manufacturing cost performance

Stable handover to Operations and sustained process capability

Engineering degree/diploma in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with relevant Experience of 6-8 Years in HVAC Domain

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing industrialization, NPI, process development and production ramp-up.

Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, process flow, standard work, cycle-time study, capacity planning, line balancing, layout and Lean manufacturing.

Ability to lead cross-functional problem solving, risk closure and manufacturing readiness reviews.

Strong communication, project coordination, data analysis and structured problem-solving skills.

Experience with chiller/HVAC, fabrication, assembly, brazing/welding, testing, supplier industrialization or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.