New Product Development Manager

Magick Home

entire product lifecycle — from ideation to launch

Through close collaboration with design, sourcing, and production teams, the NPD function ensures that ideas are transformed into scalable, market-ready products that meet our quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the NPD process from concept development, prototyping, testing, and ultimately to market launch, ensuring all projects are on time and within budget.
• Design and Engineering: Translate design concepts into manufacturing-ready engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD tools like SolidWorks or AutoCAD. Focus on DFM principles, modular design, and flat-pack optimization for shipping.
• Material Expertise & Value Engineering: Apply knowledge of various materials (wood, metal, fabric, wicker, etc.) to conduct value engineering, reducing complexity and costs while maintaining product strength and aesthetics.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee prototype creation and validation testing (e.g., load bearing, UV resistance, corrosion) to ensure all products meet internal performance standards and relevant international standards (e.g., BIFMA, ASTM).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with industrial design, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end execution.
• Documentation: Maintain complete documentation including CAD drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and change control documents.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering, Product Design, or Furniture Design is typically required.
• Experience: 7–10 years of experience in furniture product engineering, NPD, or manufacturing, with proven exposure to DFM and modular design principles.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), knowledge of furniture
• manufacturing processes (including metal fabrication, powder coating, upholstery), and experience with BOM creation and costing.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, project management, and coordination skills.