Designation: New Product Development (NPD) Manager

Location: Gurgaon

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary The Current Product Development (NPD) Manager is responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing recent products from concept to commercial launch, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that new products meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct market research and identify new product opportunities.
Develop product concepts based on customer needs, competitor analysis, and industry trends.
Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, production, quality, and sales teams during product development.
Prepare product specifications, costing, BOM (Bill of Materials), and launch plans.
Manage prototype development, testing, validation, and product improvement.
Work with vendors and suppliers for new materials and components.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety norms.
Monitor project timelines and ensure on-time product launches.
Analyze product performance after launch and recommend improvements.
Maintain product documentation and development records.

Required Qualifications




Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
MBA / PGDM in Marketing or Operations is preferred.

Experience
5–10 years of experience in product development, R&D;, or engineering.
Experience in appliances, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, or manufacturing industry preferred.

Required Skills
Product development and project management.
Market research and competitor analysis.
Product costing and vendor coordination.
CAD/design understanding (preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination.
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number of successful product launches.
Time-to-market for new products.
Product development cost adherence.
Gross margin of current products.
Product quality and defect rate.
Sales contribution from newly launched products.

Salary-negotiable Pay: ₹26,479.08 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 New Product Development Npd Manager Gurugram
🏢 Zakkaa Home Decor India
📍 Gurugram