Head - R&D | Consumer Products

The person will be a strategic leader responsible for guiding the R&D team in driving product design, development, and innovation. This role requires a visionary thinker who can lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of creativity, and align R&D efforts with company goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in consumer products and a track record of bringing innovative products from concept to market.

Primary Task:

• Will head & manage the entire Research & Development and Product Innovation of the Company
• Will conceive, visualize and implement innovation Strategy
• Conceptualize and identify future product road map & new product lines
• Working closely with the Market research team for a better understanding of the latest customer preference
• Visit, Analyze & understand customer preferences & behaviour worldwide

Secondary Task:

• Develop concepts, products, and solutions by coordinating with business units.
• Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and equipment.
• Develop concepts, products, and solutions by working with company business units.
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring the meeting of goals.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Manage customer relationships and perform RFP Reviews, Customer Visits, and Product Testing.

Competencies Required:

• Must be a Graduate in Engineering (preferably Mechanical )

• The Person with prior experience in Consumer Products / Appliances will be an added advantage.

• Should possess extensive knowledge of Engineering, product development, and manufacturing process
• Exceptional knowledge in Engineering and knowledge across disciplines
• Extensive knowledge in variety of technologies and their application and knowledge of materials
• Understanding manufacturability and sourcing bottlenecks
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Proven ability to position products against competitors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills