Job Description Role Purpose
N nLead end-to-end new product development for consumer appliances & other products of V-Guard as need be with a focus mainly on kitchen appliances. Manage the product development through stage-gate execution, compliance requirements & certifications, supplier development, and launch readiness to deliver on-time, cost-effective, reliable, and energy-effective products that delight Indian consumers and strengthen market share.
N n Role & responsibilities
N n Strategy & Roadmap
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- Define 12-24 month product roadmaps for various categories under appliances like Mixer grinder, cooktops, air fryers, OTGs, and other Small kitchen appliances align with brand positioning and market opportunity. N
- Build business cases with volume, pricing, margin, CapEx and tooling forecasts;
secure approvals through stage-gate governance. N

n n Consumer & Market Insights
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- Translate Indian consumer needs (regional needs, usage for small kitchen applications, safety expectations) into product requirements. N




- Support on identifying Benchmark competition, track BIS/BEE star ratings & requirements, feature trends, materials, and price points;
run periodic VOC, NPS, and usage studies. N

n n ProductDevelopment & Engineering
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- Drive concept-to-launch: Product Roadmap/ Product Development Calendar → ID/UX → engineering design → prototyping → validation → certification → Scale-up. N
- Understand DFMEA/PFMEA,Design Verification & Plan, reliability test plans (Drop, surge, endurance), and manufacturability (DFM/DFA). N
- Understand CAD, BoM, tolerances, materials;
ensure safety features (thermal cut-off, overload protection, food-contact compliance). N

n n Compliance & Certification (India & Global )
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- Ensure BIS/ISI certification and IS standards compliance for relevant categories;
coordinate with labs and auditors. N
- Understand BEE star labeling where applicable and support on documentation and testing.

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