NDC Infrared Engineering appointed Mahesh Havildar vice president of global operations for its sensors, systems and metals divisions, with responsibility for overall manufacturing operations.

Havildar has more than 20 years experience in manufacturing operations and product engineering in the aerospace and automobile industry, NDC said. At Ford Motor Co he directed teams implementing lean manufacturing systems. Areas of responsibility include production, quality, logistics, radiation safety and material planning.
NDC makes non-contact sensors and moisture measurement systems for tobacco.