NPD Engineer

Job Title: NPD Engineer – Air Fryer Manufacturing

Location: Sector 7, Gurgaon
Salary Range: Depends on experience
Experience Required: 5–6 Years
Qualification: B.Tech – Electrical / Mechanical

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled NPD Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of new Air Fryer models. The role involves product innovation, prototyping, cost optimization, certification, and ensuring compliance with global safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in appliance product development and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready products within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Design & Features

• Develop innovative and user-friendly designs (digital touch, multi-function modes, smart app connectivity).
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (CE/RoHS).
• Optimize ergonomics, compactness, and ease of cleaning.

2. Thermal & Electrical Validation

• Ensure accurate temperature control (±5°C).
• Conduct oil-free frying performance tests.
• Validate product safety: auto cut-off, overheating protection, insulation resistance, and earthing compliance.

3. Prototype & Testing

• Build and validate prototypes against customer expectations and certification norms.
• Perform life cycle testing (minimum 1000 hrs for heating elements).
• Test food-grade materials for baskets, coatings, and plastics.

4. Supplier & Cost Management

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for heating elements, controllers, and food-grade materials.
• Optimize BOM and achieve target costing through localization and value engineering.

5. Manufacturing & Assembly Readiness

• Define process flow for the assembly line.
• Ensure readiness of jigs, fixtures, quality checkpoints, and EOL (end-of-line) testers.

6. Certification & Compliance

• Ensure certifications: BIS/ISI, CE, UL, and RoHS.
• Validate product safety, EMC, and energy efficiency standards.

7. Time & Market Competitiveness

• Launch new models in sync with seasonal/market demand (festival readiness).
• Benchmark products against key competitors (Philips, Havells, Bajaj).

KRAs (Key Result Areas):

• Deliver 2–3 new Air Fryer models annually.
• Reduce product development cycle time by 15–20%.
• Achieve customer satisfaction metrics (field performance & feedback).
• Maintain 100% documentation (DFMEA, PFMEA, SOPs, test reports).

Candidate Attributes:

• Strong technical expertise in appliance product development.
• Knowledge of thermal systems, electrical validation, and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines with a focus on innovation and quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person