Manager - New Product Development
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and
manage the complete New Product Development lifecycle from concept to
commercialization, especially in Electronics, ELV Solutions, Power Electronics, in AV industry or similar industry.
- Drive market
research and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging trends, customer
requirements, market gaps, and product positioning opportunities.
- Lead the
preparation of Product Requirement Documents (PRD), SWOT analysis,
feasibility studies, business cases, and product development roadmaps in
coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Manage and
mentor a team and design professionals, ensuring effective task
allocation, technical guidance, performance monitoring, and capability
development.
- Deep
knowledge on Hardware, Firmware , software development. Review of the
schematics, codes, product development documents along with SDLC
management
- Collaborate
with R&D, Quality, Procurement, SCM, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to
ensure seamless execution of product development activities.
- Lead
coordination with external technology partners, consultants, vendors, and
suppliers for product design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing
readiness.
- Drive product
conceptualization and prototype development using CAD and related
engineering tools.
- Oversee
product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement
activities to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
- Review and
approve design changes, engineering documentation, process flows, SOPs,
quality control plans, and manufacturing specifications before production
release.
- Lead cost
optimization, value engineering, and process improvement initiatives while
ensuring product quality and manufacturability.
- Conduct
vendor capability evaluations, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) reviews, and
supplier development activities for new product introductions.
- Monitor
project timelines, development milestones, budgets, risks, and resource
planning to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Implement
Agile / Waterfall product development methodologies and establish
structured project tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- Lead Process
Validation, Risk Assessment (FMEA), and quality improvement initiatives
for new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Analyse
product performance, field failures, customer feedback, and quality KPIs
to drive continuous product enhancement and corrective actions.
- Support
strategic decision-making through pricing intelligence, sales forecasting,
competitor analysis, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
- Ensure
compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal
quality management systems.
- Present
product development updates, technical proposals, and project status
reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Drive
innovation initiatives and contribute to long-term product strategy,
technology roadmap planning, and organizational growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 12– 15
years of experience in Product Development, New Product Introduction
(NPI), or Engineering Management.
- Proven
experience in handling and leading cross-functional engineering or product
development teams.
- Strong
knowledge of Electronics, ELV Solutions, Power Electronics, manufacturing
processes, materials, and quality systems.
- Hands-on
experience with CAD / 3D modelling software and engineering documentation
tools.
- Sound
understanding of Agile / Waterfall Product Development methodologies.
- Experience in
product feasibility studies, vendor management, process validation, FMEA,
and reliability engineering.
- Strong
analytical, leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and
problem-solving skills.
- Ability to
manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
- Excellent
decision-making, team management, and strategic planning capabilities.
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