Sr Manager - R&D (Large Kitchen Appliances)

Role & responsibilities

• Align to the corporate TRM &PRM policy
• Responsible for achieving TRM & PRM targets of the division in stipulated time.
• Responsible to drive product development through PLM for Large Kitchen Appliances product categories like Gas Stoves, Kitchen Hood & Hobs.
• Drive Inhouse manufacturing/ Localization initiatives.
• 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/Tool designing & development, R&D Testings & 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.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 10 years of experience in leading R&D function for Large Kitchen Appliances product categories like Gas stoves, Kitchen Hood & Hobs.
• 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 Large Kitchen Appliances Category Manufacturing Eco System in India.
• Proven Leadership abilities with experience in project management
• Good Communication skills
• Should be ready to travel extensively.