New Product Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• The NPD Leader guides and motivates engineers, designers, marketers, and

other stakeholders throughout the development process.

• They work closely with stakeholders to define product requirements, features,

and performance standards.

• Ensuring that projects stay on schedule and within budget, while also managing

resources effectively.

• Overseeing testing and ensuring that products meet quality standards and

regulatory requirements.

• Analyzing market trends, competitor products, and customer needs to inform

product development decisions.

• Leading the development and testing of prototypes to validate product designs

and functionality.

• Tracking product performance after launch, gathering customer feedback, and

using this information to inform future product iterations.

• Driving product innovation, exploring new technologies and features, and

developing a pipeline of potential new products.

• Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components.
• Analyzing the cost of developing new products and managing the budget

effectively.

Experience and Skill:

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and motivating individuals to

achieve common goals.

• A strong understanding of consumer electronics products, technologies, and

manufacturing processes.

• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse

teams.

• Ability to analyze market trends, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Experience in making sound decisions based on data and market insights.

A deep understanding of the consumer electronics industry, including market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer preferences is a must

• Experience with the full product development lifecycle, from concept to

production and market release.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electronics or Mechatronics
• 15+ years of experience in product development, out of which 10 years in

consumer electronics.

• Ensuring products meet all relevant industry standards and regulatory

requirements, such as EMI/EMC standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.

• Hands-on experience in Electronics Hardware Schematic/ PCB Layout design /

Testing and Validation.

• Good working knowledge on Electronics hardware including PCB Design &

interface, Mechanical design and Embedded software

• Experience in IT peripherals, wearables, Retail solutions for Indian market is

desirable