Key Responsibilities

A. New Product Development

- Lead
end-to-end NPD activities for kitchen chimneys and hobs.

- Develop
new product concepts based on market trends, customer requirements,
competitor benchmarking and technology advancements.

- Drive
product development from concept finalisation to design, prototyping,
testing and mass production.

- Develop
current models, variants and product platforms across different price
segments.

- Work
on product innovation, design improvements, performance enhancement and
feature upgrades.

B. Technical Design & Engineering

- Drive
product design and engineering for chimneys and hobs.

- Oversee
mechanical design, component selection, material specifications and
product architecture.

- Ensure
appropriate selection of motors, blowers, filters, suction systems,
burners, valves, ignition systems, glass tops and other critical
components.

- Work
on product functionality, energy efficiency, noise reduction, thermal
performance and operational safety.

- Coordinate
with design and engineering teams for CAD drawings, design validation and
engineering changes.

C. Prototyping & Product Testing

- Lead
prototype development and product trials.

- Ensure
testing and validation of products for performance, durability,
reliability and safety.

- Identify
design gaps and implement corrective actions before product
commercialisation.

- Ensure




compliance with applicable BIS, safety and other regulatory standards.

- Conduct
product benchmarking against competing brands.

D. Cost Optimisation & Value Engineering

- Drive
product cost optimisation without compromising quality and performance.

- Identify
opportunities for material optimisation, component standardisation and
design simplification.

- Work
closely with sourcing and procurement teams to identify suitable vendors
and alternative components.

- Improve
product margins through value engineering and localisation initiatives.

E. Cross-functional Coordination

- Work
closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing and Sales
teams.

- Coordinate
with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing partners for component
development and product industrialisation.

- Ensure
smooth transition of products from development to manufacturing.

- Resolve
technical issues arising during pilot production and mass manufacturing.

F. Product Launch & Lifecycle Management

- Drive
timely product launches as per business requirements.

- Prepare
technical specifications, BOMs, product documentation and engineering
reports.

- Monitor
initial market feedback, product performance and customer complaints.

- Drive
continuous product improvements and engineering changes throughout the
product lifecycle.

📌 NPD (Chimneys & Hobs) (Mysuru)
🏢 Leading
📍 Mysuru