General Manager New Product Development

Head of New Product Development and Sourcing for Appliances Business.

Industry Preference: Small kitchen appliances only

• Develop, execute, and monitor detailed project plans ensuring timely delivery within defined scope and budget.
• Organize and lead regular project reviews, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive technical innovation and capability development within the assigned product category.
• Manage OEMs and vendors in alignment with agreed terms and conditions, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of plastic part mounds, sheet metal tooling, rubber mounds, and die-casting development.
• Ensure compliance with performance and endurance testing standards relevant to kitchen appliances.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles; lead value engineering initiatives for product and cost optimization.
• Support product costing activities and ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Liaise effectively with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Production, and Service to align on product requirements and goals.
• Plan and manage project budgets, including capital investment and development expenses.
• Ensure the achievement of project KPIs Quality, Cost, Time, and Internal Gross Margin (IGM).
• Own the end-to-end product innovation and technical validation process.
• Manage New Product Development (NPD), engineering change management, and budget planning.