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Title: NPD - Process Engineer About Lenskart, With a mission to give India a vision, Lenskart.com is India's fastest-growing eyewear company. Lenskart's products include prescription eyewear, branded contact lenses and sunglasses, all equipped with the customers eye powers. Twelve years back, Lenskart was started by a 26-year old entrepreneur - because he wanted to solve the problem of preventive blindness. We had humble beginnings - we spread awareness about eye care, we took orders for eyeglasses online and shipped them to customers from a warehouse that was the size of a modern-day conference room. As of today, little by little, Lenskart has served 40 Million people across the globe - helping them see better and lead better quality lives. Simultaneously, weve also built ourselves up to be Asias largest eyewear company. We have 10,000+ Lenskartians worldwide, more than 1500 Omni channel stores across 175 cities in India, Singapore and Dubai and cut to 2022 - we are shipping a pair of eyewear every 2.5 seconds, from the worlds most automated eyewear factory! In 2022, Lenskart partnered with Owndays and took a majority stake in the Japanese-owned eyewear player that has a deep presence in Asia. With this partnership, we have added an additional 400 stores and extended our reach to 13 countries. About the Team & Role: The Engineer/Sr. Engineer (Supervisor) within the New Product Development (NPD) Frames Department will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and production of new eyewear frames. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, tooling, and production, to ensure that new frame designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while maintaining high manufacturing standards. To Succeed in this role, you should have the following: PG Diploma / Bachelors in Product Tool Design / Product Design 3 to 5 years of experience in New Product Development Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a results-oriented mind set. Effective communication and team management skills. You will be responsible for: Lead and support the development of new eyewear frame designs, including conducting feasibility studies and collaborating with design and production teams. Coordinate and oversee the creation of tooling for new products in line with specifications and design requirements. Work with the production team to implement new processes and tools, ensuring smooth integration of new products into the production line. Communicate and collaborate with external suppliers or vendors to ensure timely delivery of tooling and materials. Ensure that new products meet Lenskart's quality standards and customer expectations, conducting regular quality checks and testing on prototypes and initial production batches. Participate in process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for optimization and cost-saving opportunities in new product development.
