New Product Introduction Manager

Key Responsibilities :-

● Program Management

○ Lead NPI projects for multiple water purifier products, ensuring timely execution from concept to launch.

○ Own project timelines, cost targets, and quality metrics across the product lifecycle.

○ Establish clear program governance, stage-gate reviews, and risk management frameworks.

● Cross-Functional Leadership

○ Collaborate with R&D, design, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, service, and marketing teams.

○ Align cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on product specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.

○ Drive supplier and vendor engagement during development and ramp-up.

● Product Development & Validation

○ Ensure DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) and DFX principles are integrated early in the design stage.

○ Oversee prototyping, pilot builds, and validation testing (performance, reliability, regulatory compliance).

○ Lead issue tracking and resolution during EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.

● Operational Readiness

○ Establish production readiness with manufacturing teams, including process validation, line setup, and yield improvement.

○ Drive cost optimization through value engineering and supplier development.

○ Ensure smooth handover to operations post-launch.

● Continuous Improvement

○ Develop and refine NPI processes, tools, and best practices tailored for consumer appliance development.

○ Track post-launch performance (quality, service feedback, cost metrics) and drive iterative improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:-

● Strong program management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

● Deep understanding of appliance product development, preferably in water purifiers / home appliances / consumer electronics.

● Knowledge of plastic parts, filtration technologies, electronics integration, pumps/valves, and assembly processes.

● Hands-on experience in DFMA, validation testing, regulatory certifications (ROHS, ISI, BIS, NSF, etc.).

● Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

● Strong communication and documentation skills.

What We Offer :-

● Opportunity to lead and shape the Native water purifier product line in a fast-growing organization.

● A high-impact role with visibility across leadership and cross-functional teams.

● Entrepreneurial and innovation-driven work culture.