Assistant Manager - New Product Development (Pens)

Published On: 6 Apr 2018

Job Details

Job Title/Designation

Assistant Manager - New Product Development (Pens)

Industry Name

FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Work Experience

2 - 10

Salary

1000000 [ India Rupees - INR ]

Opened Date

29/03/2018

No. of Positions

1

Function

Research & Development Senior Management

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Chennai

Description Information

Description

1.       Research & Development

o   Understand consumer preferences through regular engagement with brand teams, market visits and consumer immersions

o   Continuously conduct extensive research on all elements of writing instruments and explore innovative ways to develop products that deliver a superior writing experience

o   Benchmark own products with the best in the industry – Indian as well as international and conduct technical evaluation of products

2.       Product Development

o   Prepare the product development briefs and ensure delivery of all NPD projects as per timelines

o   Development of product designs and prototypes

o   Conducting product trials and tests at manufacturing locations

3.       Product Costing

o   Identify opportunities for cost engineering of products on an ongoing basis

o   Develop the product costing sheet for each approved new product offer

4.       Quality Protocols

o   Define quality metrics across relevant parameters with tolerance limits for each approved new product offer

o   Provide guidance, skills and knowledge to manufacturing partners to enhance efficiency of process and ensuring product quality