Prototyping Manager

• Execution of New Product Development from Input receipt to deposition within the given timelines
• Learn & Adapt Quickly to the Product Development Environment and be part of the development team
• Preparation of NP Calendar based on inputs from Brand Team, Innovation & strategic priorities.
• SKU level product-mix workout for NP budgeting.
• Understanding the complexity of the NP development and working out the appropriate timeline for the project.
• Tracking and monitoring of NP development status at Design/Development/Delivery stages.
• Understanding the manufacturing process and precise cost workout
• Sample development with both INH and Bought out Sources. Creation of Variant wise proto.
• Watch level cost sheet preparation.
• Preparation of Sample feedback reports and sharing to Supply Agencies and Vendors.
• Creation of Error free material master and watch bill of material on SAP.
• Ensuring On-time Planned Order Loading of NP\u2019s to meet the schedule as per NP calendar
• Organizing for Sample Submission, Approval & Watch level Pilot Assembly
• Follow up with Supply agencies (Case Plant, SS-Case Plant, Sourcing, Vendors & QC) and Watch Assembly to ensure on-time delivery of NP\u2019s
• Preparation of Product certification and handing over note.

1. Collaborating with various development partners across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.
2. Escalation and resolving of technical issues pertaining to the product in cop-ordination with Supply agencies, Designs & QC Team.

External Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

• Vendor partners \u2013 both Indigenous & Overseas
• Sonata Product Marketing Group
• Design Excellence Centre
• Watches ISCM team

• Job Requirements

  EducationBE Mechanical Engg. / DMERelevant ExperienceFresh BE / DME with 1 or 2 year experienceBehavioural SkillsWillingness to stretch and work.
• Good Communication & Inter personal skill
• Integrity and commitment
• Flexibility
• Systematic working

1. Knowledge Project management,Scheduling , Tracking & Timely Esclation
2. Basic Engineering Design AutoCAD
3. Manufacturing Process
4. Basic Knowledge on GD&T
5. Softwares: MS office \u2013 Excel & Power Point
6. Analytical Skills

• Understanding the complexity of the NP development and working out the appropriate timeline for the project.
• Tracking and monitoring of NP development status at Design/Development/Delivery stages.
• Understanding the manufacturing process and precise cost workout
• Creation of Error free material master and watch bill of material on SAP.
• Product certification and handing over

1. Carrying out root cause analysis, trouble shooting, CAPA for continuous improvement.

Expected Process Contributions

Process Outcome

Performance Measure

1. Planning & Product Development

2. Execution of new product development from Input receipt to deposition within the given timelines
3. Collaborating with all the Stakeholder across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.
4. On time delivery of NP

• New Product schedule
• On time product development/ approval
• Costing of NP
• MM and BOM creation in SAP
• New product Repeat indents.

1. Product/ Process Knowledge & FTA of NP
2. CAPA
3. On-time Product certification & handing over to Central Planning team
4. NP delivery Alignment

• Precise Timeline workout
• Adherence to timelines
• Error free cost workout with 95% accuracy.
• Error free Material master & BOM
• On time completion of Product certification & Handing over

1. On time hassle free completion of development activities
2. Number of Kaizens & SGAs

3. People Management & Self Development

4. Identify training needs for self, based on the role expectation
5. Monitor and review the performance parameters of self and seek feedback on performance improvement.
6. Ensure attending training as per schedule and ensuring the training effectiveness on the job
7. Explore technology, new software and training for knowledge enhancement/ process improvements.
8. Seek cross functional exposure for enhancing multiskilling.
9. Enhanced self-learning and experience
10. Capability building and knowledge enhancement
11. Personal development
12. Additional responsibilities/ department initiatives
13. Skill set enhancement
14. Knowledge sharing sessions