- Align to the corporate TRM &PRM policy
- Responsible for achieving TRM & PRM targets of the division in stipulated time.
- Drive new product development / product enhancement based on market information and customer requirements
- Responsible for end to end new product development cycle consisting of Competition benchmarking, Product concept ideation, Specs finalization, Product Development, Motor Development, Engineering designing, Prototyping & evaluation, Design reviews, DFMEA, Mould designing & development, R&D Testing's & validation, Pilot lot production, Post launch support for Kitchen Hoods, Hobs & Built In Appliances.
- Drive new product development via advance product designing tools/methods like CFD analysis to meet product performance specifications.
- Responsible for new product costing, conducting value engg. exercises & achieve gross margin targets.
- Vendor scouting & development.
- Ensure all new product development goes through NPD stage gate process & PLM.
- Drive continuous product improvements & plan corrective & preventive actions to minimize product failure rate.
- Engage in giving necessary support to Central Service in the form of product training, technical support.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 78 years of experience in Large Kitchen Appliances R&D for Kitchen Hoods, Hobs & Built In Appliances
- B.Tech or equivalent
- Adequate domain knowledge of product design & development, Mold/tool development processes is must.
- Should have good understanding of NPD stage gate processes
- PLM Knowledge will be an added advantage
- Should have thorough understanding of Kitchen Hood & Hobs Manufacturing/Vendor base in India.
- Good Communication skills
8. Should be ready to travel extensively.
