New Product Introduction Manager

Key Responsibilities :-

? Program Management

? Lead NPI projects for multiple water purifier products, ensuring timely execution from concept to launch.

? Own project timelines, cost targets, and quality metrics across the product lifecycle.

? Establish clear program governance, stage-gate reviews, and risk management frameworks.

? Cross-Functional Leadership

? Collaborate with R&D, design, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, service, and marketing teams.

? Align cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on product specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.

? Drive supplier and vendor engagement during development and ramp-up.

? Product Development & Validation

? Ensure DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) and DFX principles are integrated early in the design stage.

? Oversee prototyping, pilot builds, and validation testing (performance, reliability, regulatory compliance).

? Lead issue tracking and resolution during EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.

? Operational Readiness

? Establish production readiness with manufacturing teams, including process validation, line setup, and yield improvement.

? Drive cost optimization through value engineering and supplier development.

? Ensure smooth handover to operations post-launch.

? Continuous Improvement

? Develop and refine NPI processes, tools, and best practices tailored for consumer appliance development.

? Track post-launch performance (quality, service feedback, cost metrics) and drive iterative improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:-

? Strong program management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

? Deep understanding of appliance product development, preferably in water purifiers / home appliances / consumer electronics.

? Knowledge of plastic parts, filtration technologies, electronics integration, pumps/valves, and assembly processes.

? Hands-on experience in DFMA, validation testing, regulatory certifications (ROHS, ISI, BIS, NSF, etc.).

? Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

? Strong communication and documentation skills.

What We Offer :-

? Opportunity to lead and shape the Native water purifier product line in a fast-growing organization.

? A high-impact role with visibility across leadership and cross-functional teams.

? Entrepreneurial and innovation-driven work culture.