NPD Manager

SmartGRID® technology

ergonomic seating solutions

Role Overview

technically sound, detail-oriented NPD Manager

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development:

• Drive design feasibility, prototyping, testing, and validation of new ergonomic office chairs and furniture products.

• Technical & Design Expertise:

• Ensure optimal ergonomics, engineering, component integration, comfort, and durability for all developed products.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Establish and maintain high product quality standards through rigorous testing, audits, and certifications (BIFMA, ANSI, etc.).

• Vendor & Supplier Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard component and finished goods vendors. Collaborate with suppliers on tooling, materials, and quality improvements.

• Cross-functional Project Management:

• Coordinate with sourcing, R&D, design, and operations teams to ensure timely execution and launch of new products.

• Benchmarking & Market Understanding:

• Stay on top of market trends, competitor analysis, and global product benchmarking to continuously raise product standards.

• Documentation & Process Management:

• Manage BOMs, CAD drawings, test reports, and technical specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Experience

• 4–9 years in

  product development for office chairs / ergonomic furniture

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  materials

  ,

  mechanisms

  ,

  plastics/injection molding

  ,

  metal fabrication

  , and

  assembly-line production

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  ergonomic design principles

  and

  quality control systems

  .
• Background in companies like

  HNI, Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, or Steller

  is highly preferred.

Skills & Traits

• Strong technical foundation in mechanical engineering or product design.
• Excellent problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Strong documentation, testing, and compliance background.
• Exceptional vendor and supply chain collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile D2C brand environment.