Head-Technical And New Product Development Wire And Cable

🚀 We’re Hiring | Head – Technical / New Product Development (Wire & Cable)
Havells India Limited | Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI)
📍 Location: Alwar Plant, Rajasthan
🔹 Function: Wire & Cable Technology
🔹 Position: Head – Technical / NPD
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Wire & Cable Technology professional to lead the Technical and New Product Development (NPD) function for our Wire & Cable business.
The role will have end-to-end technical ownership covering cable design, materials, process development, qualification, certification and commercialisation—from concept through successful product launch.
The position will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Compounding, Testing, Procurement, Marketing and Sales teams to convert customer and market requirements into qualified, cost-competitive and standard-compliant cable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Cable Design & Engineering
Lead electrical, thermal and mechanical design of LV, MV and HV cables
Drive conductor sizing, insulation design, screening, armouring, current rating, short-circuit rating, voltage drop and derating calculations
Establish design rules, standard drawings and calculation methodologies
Review customer specifications, tender requirements and technical deviations
Drive value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives
🔹 New Product Development
Own the complete NPD cycle: Concept → Feasibility → Design → Trial → Type Testing → Qualification → Commercialisation
Establish stage gates, milestones and technical deliverables
Lead first-article qualification and internal/external type testing
Close test observations and ensure successful product qualification
Maintain the NPD dashboard covering milestones, risks and escalations
🔹 Materials & Technology
Provide technical direction on XLPE, PVC, HFFR/LSZH, HR FRLS-H, EPR, silicone, semiconductive compounds, mica tapes, water-blocking materials and metallic screens
Work closely with the Compounding and Materials teams on formulation, material availability and product performance
🔹 Manufacturing & Process
Provide technical direction across wire drawing, stranding, compacting, extrusion, CV/VCV/CCV curing, silane and peroxide curing, mica taping, armouring and laying-up
Support plant trials and establish appropriate process windows for new products
🔹 Certification & Approvals
Manage technical relationships with certification and testing organisations including UL, TÜV, BASEC, LPCB, VDE, KEMA/DEKRA, BIS, SAI Global and equivalent bodies
Drive certification from application and sample submission through witness testing, factory audits, surveillance and renewals
Maintain the technical certification register and ensure compliance with certification requirements
🔹 Technical Data & ERP
Govern product masters, BOMs, routings and design parameters in SAP/ERP
Standardise technical data across plants and eliminate duplicate part numbers
Ensure controlled issue, revision and archiving of technical documentation
🔹 Leadership
Lead, coach and develop the Technical, NPD, Design and Process Engineering teams
Build technical capability and establish a strong product-development culture
Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and CRI Materials/Lab teams
Represent the technical function in customer meetings, technical audits, plant visits and industry forums
What We’re Looking For
Education
B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Experience
10+ years of experience in the power cable industry
3–5 years in a Technical / NPD leadership role
Technical Expertise
Strong cable design and calculation capability for LV, MV and HV cables
Good knowledge of IS, IEC, UL, AS/NZS, VDE and BS/BS EN standards
Strong understanding of XLPE, PVC, HFFR/LSZH, HR FRLS-H, rubber and semicon systems
Hands-on knowledge of extrusion, CV/VCV curing, stranding, armouring and cable manufacturing processes
Proven experience with UL, TÜV, BASEC, LPCB, VDE or equivalent certifications
Working knowledge of SAP/ERP, BOM and technical data management
Desirable Experience
Experience in:
International/export markets and customer specifications
Fire-survival and low-smoke cable systems
Sustainability initiatives including EPD and PCF
FMEA, 8D, DOE and Six Sigma
Customer-specific and customised cable development
How Success Will Be Measured
The role will be responsible for delivering:
✅ New products qualified and commercialised against plan
✅ On-time NPD and certification milestones
✅ Design and material optimisation / cost savings
✅ First-time-right type testing and third-party audits
✅ Reduction in design and process-related customer complaints
✅ Accurate and standardised technical data in ERP

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