Deputy Manager R&D Large Kitchen Appliances

V-Guard

full-time

Required skills

communication skills
Gate
product enhancement
product improvements
project management
specs
technical support

About the role

V-Guard

Website: vguard.in
Job details:

Job Description

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 & Built In Appliances
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 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 10 years of experience with at least 7 years of experience in leading R&D function for Large Kitchen Appliances product categories like Gas stoves, Kitchen Hood & Hobs & Built In 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 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.

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