JOB DESCRIPTION

General Manager Research and Development

JOB SUMMARY

The General Manager – Research and Development will lead the organization's R&D;, product design, BOM management, product development, and Recent Product Development (NPD) functions. The role is responsible for converting business requirements, customer specifications, market needs, and technology opportunities into commercially viable products, systems, and engineering solutions. The position carries decision-making authority for design direction, prototype development, technical feasibility, project prioritization, resource allocation, product validation, and cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, Finance, Sales, and Project Management teams.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the complete R&D; function, including product design, engineering development, BOM creation, prototype validation, testing, cost optimization, and NPD execution.
- Define and implement R&D; strategy aligned with business goals, customer requirements, technology roadmap, product profitability,



and operational feasibility.
- Own the end-to-end development lifecycle from concept, feasibility study, design, BOM release, prototype build, design validation, process handover, and product launch.
- Drive innovation, value engineering, standardization, localization, design improvement, and product performance enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure all R&D; outputs meet technical specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, manufacturability expectations, and target cost parameters.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver development projects within agreed timelines, budgets, quality norms, and business commitments.

DESIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead product, component, system, and assembly design activities based on customer requirements, functional specifications, industry standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Review and approve design concepts, engineering draw

📌 General Manager Research (Devanahalli)
🏢 Minsub Ventures
📍 Devanahalli