Manager – New Product Development

Kennametal

Manager of New product development at Kennametal overseeing product lifecycle and cross-functional teams. Leading strategy and project management to fulfill market needs and quality standards.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads products from idea to launch, focusing on strategy, project management, and cross-functional leadership
Work closely with Engineering, sales, and production teams to ensure successful product development and launch
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to meet project goals
Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product enhancements and required modifications
Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and finalize product designs to facilitate mass production
Responsible to assure customer satisfaction needs are met - lead time, on-time delivery, quality of product

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 – 12 years of experience
BE in Mechanical with 12 years’ experience
In-depth knowledge on production processes, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
Proven experience in product development, project management, or a related field is preferred
Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross-functional departments to coordinate new product development activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentproject managementprototypingtestingmanufacturing processesmachineryequipment

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationcustomer satisfaction focus

Certifications

BE in Mechanical Engineering