Videotex International Pvt. Ltd.

R&D Head Role Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary R&D Head for our LED TV ODM division , responsible for spearheading innovation, driving product development, and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. This role demands a strong understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and customer requirements. The incumbent will play a critical role in aligning product innovation with cost optimization and quality assurance across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: • New Product Development: Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for LED TV products, from concept to commercialization, in alignment with customer requirements and market needs. • Innovation & Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and innovations into product design and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, performance, and user experience. • Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of global LED TV trends, competitor benchmarks, and product launches to ensure our offerings remain ahead of the curve. • Support to Production: Provide technical and design support to on-floor production teams to ensure seamless product rollouts and resolve any technical bottlenecks. • Manufacturing Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, reduce cycle time, and drive cost reductions without compromising on quality. • Customer Collaboration: Work closely with clients/OEMs for new product co-development, product customizations, and technical presentations during pre-sales and development phases. • Product Testing & Reliability: Oversee product validation processes including reliability testing, quality benchmarking, and compliance with national/international standards. • Quality & Cost Focus: Drive initiatives to enhance product quality while simultaneously identifying cost-saving opportunities through design innovation, material substitution, or process improvements. • Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing R&D team fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. Key Requirements: • 15 years of experience in R&D, preferably in LED TV, mobile/ display technologies, or consumer electronics. • Proven track record of leading new product development and successful product launches in ODM/OEM environments.. • Expertise in reliability and environmental testing, design validation, and quality assurance. • Ability to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams. • Hands-on experience with cost analysis, BOM optimization, and design for manufacturability. • Strategic mindset with strong project management and leadership capabilities. Preferred Competencies: • Agile and adaptive to changing technology and market trends • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • High degree of technical curiosity and innovation mindset