About the Role

We are seeking an experienced R&D; Head – Refrigeration & Laundry Appliances to lead the research, design, development, and innovation of next-generation refrigeration and laundry appliance products. The role will drive current product development (NPD), product improvements, cost optimization, energy efficiency, and technology roadmap while leading a high-performing R&D; team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the complete R&D; function for Refrigerators, Washing Machines, and Laundry Appliances.
Develop and execute the product innovation strategy aligned with business goals.
Drive end-to-end Current Product Development (NPD) from concept to mass production.
Lead product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and commercialization.
Ensure compliance with BIS, BEE Star Rating, IEC, ISO, and global safety standards.
Improve product performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and durability.
Conduct value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.
Research emerging technologies, consumer insights, and competitor products.




Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams for successful product launches.
Manage R&D; budgets, project timelines, resources, and technical documentation.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering and design team.
Support localization initiatives and supplier development for critical components.
Drive patent filing, innovation, and continuous product improvement programs.
Resolve technical issues related to field failures and product performance.

Required Skills
Solid expertise in refrigeration systems, compressors, thermodynamics, heat transfer, insulation systems, and laundry appliance technologies.
Hands-on experience in refrigerator and washing machine product development.
Strong knowledge of plastics, sheet metal, motors, electronics, sensors, PCB integration, and embedded systems.
Experience with CAD software (Creo,

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