Job role mentioned, responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and supporting all new product development activities from concept to commercialization. The role ensures the timely execution of development projects, effective cross-functional communication, accurate documentation, and successful product launches while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

1.

Portfolio

Planning & Product Development

- Coordinate the development of new footwear models as per the portfolio

- Codinate phase lifts, or replacements for non-performing products.

2.

Recent Product Development

Coordination

- Coordinate all stages of product development, including design, prototype, fitting, mould development, and sample approvals.

- Maintain the NPD development tracker and monitor project milestones.

- Ensure timely closure of development activities through regular follow-ups with internal teams and vendors.

3.

Product Innovation

Support

- Coordinate innovation projects involving new materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes.

- Support trials for new compounds, construction techniques, finishing methods, and modular product concepts.

- Maintain records of innovation projects and implementation status.

4.

Product

Show & Commercialization

- Coordinate product show, sample preparation, and dispatch.

- Prepare commercialization kits, approved artwork, costing information, and production documents.

- Ensure the timely release of commercialization documents after product approval.

5. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Coordination

- Maintain DFM tracking for mould development, phase lifts,



colour additions, and upper developments.

- Organize periodic review meetings with design, mould, sourcing, and production teams.

6.

Sample

Management

- Coordinate prototype, moulded, fitting, and production sample development.

- Track sample dispatches and approval status.

- Ensure signed final samples are released promptly to production units.

7.

Production

Readiness & Quality Support

- Coordinate production sample reviews before commercial production.

- Ensure production samples match approved specifications.

- Coordinate corrective actions for quality or finishing issues with production and quality teams.

8. Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate with Design, PMT, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and external vendors.

- Follow up on moulds, materials, tooling, artwork, and sample readiness.

- Communicate development status and resolve project bottlenecks.

9. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain development files, BOMs, costing records, specifications, drawings, and approval history.

- Prepare weekly and monthly NPD status reports.

10.

Continuous

Improvement

- Support initiatives to reduce development lead time and improve commercialization efficiency

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Diploma -Footwear Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, tool & die.

- 2–5 years of experience in Product development, product coordination, or Footwear Manufacturing.

Skills Required

- Strong project coordination and follow-up skills.

- Knowledge of ERP/SAP is preferred.

📌 NPD EVA Assistant Executive (Coimbatore)
🏢 Walkaroo International
📍 Coimbatore