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
new 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.
What We Do
XpertReach is an executive search and recruitment platform that helps startups, MSMEs, investment funds, family offices, and large corporations secure senior and leadership talent. Its services include executive search, interim and advisory placements, contract hiring, freelance consultants, and project-based staffing. The company uses a technology platform and global search capabilities to support critical talent requirements across sectors including financial services, manufacturing, education, retail, and professional services.
