R&D Manager Home Appliances

Position: R&D Manager

Location: Nandigam, Valsad, Gujarat

About Company:Its an Multinational Company offers a wide range of products includes mixers, shakers and software. Furthermore,itdevelops complete automated tinting solutions and advanced production systems for different industrial applications

Function Segment:Research and Development / New Product Design and Development

Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. - Mechanical, Production/Industrial

Job Summary: We are seeking an R&D Manager with 8+ years of experience in New Product Design and Development of Home Appliances made of sheet metal & Fiber.

Essential Responsibilities:

Innovation

New Product Design thinking

Technology development and upgradation

Concept, Prototyping and Product Development

Project planning and execution

Value Analysis

Cost estimation

Job Description:

Product research and analysis of existing products

Concept design and idea - Create innovative new concepts / products

Design sketching and rendering hands on creation of holistic product design through renderings, control drawings, material selection and color specifications.

Creation of aesthetic and functional proto types

Definition of product features through written documents and diagrams and use of cutting edge technologies.

Preparation of 2D and 3D presentation materials for internal and external meetings.

Visual communication and internal presentation of ideas and designs.

Research similar products and material options related to product and packaging concepts

Integrate customer research into the design to enhance product adoption

Sketch product and packaging concepts based on the direction provided by management

Specify look and feel of product concepts, including color, type, graphic elements, photo treatment, dimensions and materials to accompany detailed sketches

Refining, prototyping, and spacing product designs

Review product samples to ensure accuracy to specifications

Work with Marketing and Supply Chain for insights and support .

Work within a given budget for each release and communicate budget priorities to team

Ensure proposed products align with brand strategy and business goals

Management of product design throughout the development process.

Close communication with cross functional departments, Vendors and Outside Agencies .

Complete ownership of the product development process from concept to launch

Collaborate with management to identify and prioritize new product concepts

Requirements:

Min. 8-12 years of hands on experience in design and development, detailed 3D/2D mechanicalproduct design, part modeling, drawings, assembly using Pro/E, AutoCAD.

Patent experience preferred

Rich experience in product concept development, proof of principle and Proto development.

Experience in drawing standards and GD&T.

Experience in analytical software experience, i.e. ANSYS, MathCAD, etc. will be a plus

Root cause analysis and Problem solving competency

Knowledge of conventional and manufacturing processes

Experience in Commercialization of the products