About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven NPD Manager to lead our New Product Development function at our Saki Naka facility. The ideal candidate is a Mechanical Engineer with a strong track record in product development within the consumer products, home furnishings, mattress, furniture, or related manufacturing industry. You will own the end\-to\-end NPD process — from concept to launch — while building systems, SOPs, and a high\-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development \& Innovation
\- Lead end\-to\-end new product development from ideation, prototyping, and testing to final launch
\- Define product specifications, material selection, and design validation processes
\- Collaborate with design, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth product launches
\- Benchmark products against competitors and identify gaps and opportunities for innovation
Systems, Process \& SOP Setup
\- Design, document, and implement NPD SOPs and stage\-gate processes from scratch
\- Build and maintain a structured NPD pipeline with clear timelines, milestones, and accountability
\- Establish review mechanisms, sign\-off protocols, and change management processes
\- Ensure all product development activities are tracked, documented, and audit\-ready
Team Leadership
\- Lead and mentor a team of NPD engineers and executives
\- Assign tasks, review progress, and ensure timely delivery across all active projects
\- Build team capability through structured knowledge\-sharing and on\-the\-job coaching
Dashboards, MIS \& Reporting
\- Create and maintain NPD dashboards using Power BI / Tableau / MS Excel
\- Track project status, timelines, milestone adherence, and product performance metrics
\- Present concise, data\-driven NPD progress reports to senior management
\- Use advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS) for analysis and reporting
Cross\-functional Collaboration
\- Work closely with sales, marketing, and production teams to align product roadmap with business needs
\- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for material trials, costing, and development timelines
\- Ensure products meet quality, compliance, and cost targets before launch
Requirements
\- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
\- Years of experience in New Product Development or Product Engineering
\- Prior experience in companies in the consumer products, mattress, furniture, foam, or home goods space strongly preferred
\- Proven experience setting up NPD systems, SOPs, and stage\-gate processes
\- Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, and advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, dashboards)
\- Experience leading and managing a team of engineers
\- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills — mandatory
\- Strong structured thinking, documentation discipline, and stakeholder management skills
\- Candidates residing nearby or willing to commute to the office location will be preferred.
Pay: ₹1,200,000\.00 \- ₹1,500,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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