New Product Development Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on New Product Development(NPD) Manager lead the end to end execution of new helmet products from design kick-off to final production. This role focuses on timelines, process rigor, and inter departmental coordination to ensure product launches are on time and aligned with business goals.

Role & responsibilities

• Own the New Product Development Process from concept handoff to production.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and R&D on design feasibility, materials and costs.
• Define project timelines, resource planning & milestone tracking.
• Coordinate between design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (ISI, DOT, ECE, etc)
• Lead prototyping, testing, and tooling, setup in collaboration with vendors.
• Resolve development roadblocks, risks, and delays through structured problem solving.
• Deliver detailed NPD progress reports to executive stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proven track record of delivering products from concept to launch within tight timelines.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, product validation, and safety certification processes.
• Strong project management skills
• Project Management Profession certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in tool like MS Project, Auto CAD, Solid Works, and ERP Systems.