Frido
Website:
myfrido.com
Job details:
Job Title: Product Specialist – New Product Development (NPD)
Company Name: Frido by Arcatron Mobility Pvt Limited
Website: www.myfrido.com
Location: Balewadi, Pune
Role: Onsite
Work Mode: Six days a week (Mon-Saturday)
Who We Are: Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pune, Frido is a leading ergonomic comfort and wellness brand dedicated to helping people walk, sit, and sleep better. Starting with mobility aids, Frido has evolved into a holistic comfort brand offering footwear, cushions, pillows, and ergonomic accessories designed to enhance everyday well-being. With innovation at its core, Frido blends science, design, and technology to create products that bring comfort to every step and moment of life.
Our Vision: Redefining Comfort for Modern Living
What We Offer:
• Ergonomic Footwear & Insoles – Designed to reduce foot strain and improve posture.
• Cushions & Backrests – For enhanced sitting comfort at work or home.
• Sleep & Rest Products – Including orthopedic pillows and supportive accessories.
• Mobility Aids – Wheelchairs and assistive devices promoting independence and comfort.
• Experiential Retail & Custom Comfort Solutions – Foot-scanning, posture analysis, and personalized product recommendations.
Role Overview: The Product Specialist – New Product Development (NPD) will be responsible for driving end-to-end product development, from early concept and ideation through prototyping, validation, and market launch. This role acts as a central coordination point across cross-functional teams including design, engineering, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and marketing to ensure timely and cost-effective product execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Product Ideation & Planning
• Own product development from concept to launch. Define product requirements, scope, timelines, and success criteria.
2.Cross-functional Collaboration
• Act as the central coordination point between design, engineering, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams.
3.Product Development & Prototyping
• Work with internal teams and manufacturers to develop prototypes, review designs, and validate samples.
4.Vendor & Partner Management
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers across product categories and manage ongoing relationships.
5.Quality & Compliance Oversight
• Support testing, validation, inspections, and corrective actions to meet quality standards.
6.Cost & Timeline Management
• Track budgets and timelines, flag risks early, and drive timely resolution.
7.Market & Customer Insight
• Support market research, customer feedback analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
8.Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain clear documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
9.Product Launch Support
• Coordinate with marketing, operations, and supply chain teams for successful product launches.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, product design, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of professional experience in product development or new product development
(NPD) roles.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in product development, sourcing, or product testing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, quality, and sourcing workflows.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the agility to transition efficiently between tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
Good To Have:
• Exposure to D2C or B2B product launches.
• Experience scaling products from pilot to mass production.
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