Drive Inhouse manufacturing/ Localization initiatives for Breakfast Appliances.
Drive new product development / product enhancement based on market information and customer requirements and through Standardization, Platformization & Modularization approach
Responsible for end to end new product development cycle consisting of Competition benchmarking, Product concept ideation, Specs finalization, Development, Engineering designing, Prototyping & evaluation, Design reviews, DFMEA, Mould designing & development, R&D Testing's & validation, Pilot lot production, Post launch support.
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.
Formulate Divisional R&D objectives and strategy plan
Make a detailed roles & authority plan for the R&D employees in the division
Drive continuous product improvements & plan corrective & preventive actions to minimize product failure rate in turn to minimize cost of poor quality.
Mentor projects and R&D initiatives for the division by providing strategic and tactical directions
Engage in giving necessary support to Central Service in the form of product training, technical support.
Job Requirements
Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 10 years of experience in leading R&D function for Small Kitchen Appliances product categories particularly Mixer grinders & Breakfast Appliances.
B.Tech or equivalent
Adequate domain knowledge of product designing & development, Plastic molding, Mold development processes is must.
Should have good understanding of NPD stage gate processes
Should have thorough understanding of Mixergrinder/Small Kitchen Appliances Category Manufacturing Eco System in India.
Proven Leadership abilities with experience in project management
