Frido
Website:
myfrido.com
Job details:
Position: Product Specialist
Location: Balewadi, Pune (On-site)
Working Days: Monday - Saturday
About Frido
Frido is a new-age Indian D2C brand revolutionizing the way people experience mobility and comfort — from electric wheelchairs and scooters to ergonomic seating solutions and wellness-driven lifestyle products. At Frido Mobility, we are building accessible, design-first products that enable independence and wellbeing.
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:
• Product Ideation & Planning
Own product development from concept to launch. Define product requirements, scope, timelines, and success criteria.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as the central coordination point between design, engineering, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams.
• Product Development & Prototyping
Work with internal teams and manufacturers to develop prototypes, review designs, and validate samples.
• Vendor & Partner Management
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers across product categories and manage ongoing relationships.
• Quality & Compliance Oversight
Support testing, validation, inspections, and corrective actions to meet quality standards.
• Cost & Timeline Management
Track budgets and timelines, flag risks early, and drive timely resolution.
• Market & Customer Insight
Support market research, customer feedback analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Documentation & Reporting
Maintain clear documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• 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+ years of experience in New Product Development (NPD), NPI, or hardware product development roles.
• Hands-on experience managing physical products from concept → prototyping → validation → manufacturing → launch.
•Experience working on consumer products, D2C products, mobility devices, electronics, ergonomic products, wellness products, or similar hardware categories.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, sourcing workflows, vendor coordination, quality control, and product testing.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs/ODMs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across India and/or international markets.
• Understanding of BOM costing, production feasibility, and mass manufacturing processes.
• Strong ownership mindset with excellent communication, execution, and problem-solving skills
Good To Have:
Exposure to D2C or B2B product launches.
Experience scaling products from pilot to mass production
Familiarity with CAD tools, prototyping workflows, or product testing methodologies.
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