Head of Research And Development

Job Description

Designation: R&D Head Industry: Electronics (LED TVs/ Mobile Phones) Location: Greater Noida Experience Range: 12 to 17 Years Description: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary R&D Head for our LED TV division , responsible for spearheading innovation, driving product development, and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. This role demands a strong understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and customer requirements. The incumbent will play a critical role in aligning product innovation with cost optimization and quality assurance across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: New Product Development: Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for LED TV products, from concept to commercialization, in alignment with customer requirements and market needs. Innovation & Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and innovations into product design and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, performance, and user experience. Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of global LED TV trends, competitor benchmarks, and product launches to ensure our offerings remain ahead of the curve. Support to Production: Provide technical and design support to on-floor production teams to ensure seamless product rollouts and resolve any technical bottlenecks. Manufacturing Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, reduce cycle time, and drive cost reductions without compromising on quality. Customer Collaboration: Work closely with clients/OEMs for new product co-development, product customizations, and technical presentations during pre-sales and development phases. Product Testing & Reliability: Oversee product validation processes including reliability testing, quality benchmarking, and compliance with national/international standards. Quality & Cost Focus: Drive initiatives to enhance product quality while simultaneously identifying cost-saving opportunities through design innovation, material substitution, or process improvements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing R&D team fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. Key Requirements: years of experience in R&D, preferably in LED TV, display technologies, or consumer electronics. Proven track record of leading new product development and successful product launches in ODM/OEM environments. Strong understanding of LED TV architecture, electronics, display modules, and system integration. Expertise in reliability and environmental testing, design validation, and quality assurance. Ability to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Hands-on experience with cost analysis, BOM optimization, and design for manufacturability. Strategic mindset with strong project management and leadership capabilities. Preferred Competencies: Agile and adaptive to changing technology and market trends Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management High degree of technical curiosity and innovation mindset Company Profile: The companyis India’s most trusted and leading ODM/OEM brand with a complete Made in India design, development, and manufacturing process . Established in 1984 , is one of India’s leading ODM/OEM manufacturers with four decades of industry expertise. As the official ODM for webOS TV in India and the only TV ODM with a Dolby License, the company focuses on backward integration to optimize costs and enhance production. With a current manufacturing capacity of 1.4 million units per annum, expanding to 3.2 million with a new facility, the company is set to become a major player in India’s electronics manufacturing sector. Its expertise in hardware and software enables it to deliver high-performance products, reinforcing India’s global technology manufacturing capabilities. Show more Show less