Head Technical & Product Development - Acoustics

Role Overview: As the Head Technical & Product Development for the Acoustics Division at Unitile, located in Umbergaon / Vapi, Gujarat, India, you will play a crucial role in leading the design and engineering of advanced products across various categories including acoustics, decorative architectural surfaces, office modular systems, and interior infrastructure. Your extensive engineering background and cross-disciplinary expertise will be essential in driving the development of innovative solutions that redefine spatial experiences and reflect a commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop a diverse range of products such as acoustic panels, baffles, and ceiling systems, laminated and decorative wall surfaces, modular office furniture and workstation systems, and interior partitions, panels, doors, and windows. - Lead the development process from concept to manufacturing, ensuring functionality, cost-efficiency, aesthetics, and compliance. - Design modular office furniture and joinery-based systems using materials like MDF, plywood, laminates, aluminium, and steel, applying ergonomic and modularity principles. - Oversee carpentry and joinery detailing for factory and site execution. - Work closely with light engineering workshops on metal, wood, and composite component fabrication, providing guidance for high-efficiency production. - Design and prototype aluminium-based systems for interior applications including doors, windows, frames, and modular partitions, understanding extrusion profiles, assembly techniques, hardware integration, and finish options. - Develop products that deliver certified acoustic performance, conduct and interpret acoustic testing, and integrate acoustic materials like nonwoven PET felt, perforated MDF, and foam panels. - Lead mould design, tooling, and pressing techniques for curved or formed products, utilizing CNC routing, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks to design intricate geometries for acoustic and decorative panels. - Integrate digital printing, UV coating, screen printing, and embossing in product design, collaborating with surface aesthetics teams to create customized finishes for walls, ceilings, and furniture fronts. - Develop and validate fixing systems for acoustic baffles, modular panels, and ceiling grids, ensuring site-friendly, structurally sound, and compliant installations. - Coordinate with various teams including design, production, quality, procurement, and site teams, as well as engage external vendors for materials, fabrication, printing, and testing. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or a related field. - 10-12 years of experience in furniture and modular system manufacturing, acoustic and decorative product development, aluminium and wooden joinery, tooling and CNC-based fabrication, and architectural and interior systems design. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and production-oriented software. - Hands-on knowledge of acoustic standards (ASTM, ISO), furniture ergonomics, and architectural hardware. (Note: Additional details about the company have been omitted from the Job Description),