This position is with a leading PVC OEM, well-established in the plumbing industry and now expanding into the UPVC profile business. We are looking for a Manager – Design & Development to oversee the entire product lifecycle, from design to market launch, pricing, and sales growth strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Lead the design of uPVC doors and windows to enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure innovative, high-performance designs that meet customer and market demands.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including production, marketing, and procurement, to align design with project goals and ensure smooth implementation.
- Prototype & Testing: Manage prototype fabrication, testing, and performance validation to ensure designs meet all quality standards and functional requirements.
- Project Management: Oversee NPD and CPI projects from concept to launch, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design reports, technical drawings, and product manuals for internal teams and customers, ensuring clear and detailed communication of design specifications.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor the design and development team, fostering skill development and ensuring high levels of productivity and innovation.
- Standardization of Processes: Streamline and standardize design and development processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality output.
- Database & Library Management: Develop and manage a comprehensive database and library of design resources, technical documents, and project data for easy access and future reference.
- Test Lab Management: Establish and oversee a state-of-the-art test lab for product validation, ensuring that products meet industry standards and customer expectations.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for improving product designs, development processes, and testing methods.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong understanding of the uPVC doors and windows product development lifecycle.
- Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and delivering successful projects.
- Ability to establish standardized processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
This role is focused on driving product innovation, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring that new designs are thoroughly validated and documented for future reference.
To apply for this job email your details to anup@praxisconsultants.in