Product Development Manager (PPEs Manufacturing Only)

Job Title: Product Development Manager (PPE & Workwear)
Company: American Safety Power Tool Ltd.
Location: KEPZ - Landhi (Karachi)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Product Development Manager to lead the creation of our next generation of safety products. You will be the driving force behind the entire development lifecycle for American Safety's core lines—from initial concept to market-ready industrial gloves, welding gloves, leather goods, and flame-resistant (FR) workwear/garments. Your expertise will ensure our products not only meet but exceed international safety standards while setting new benchmarks for innovation, quality, and user performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Development: Own the new product development (NPD) process for industrial/work gloves, leather products, and FR workwear, from trend analysis and concept sketching to final production handoff.
• Standards & Compliance Champion: Ensure all prototypes and final samples rigorously comply with relevant international standards and certifications (e.g., EN, ANSI/ISEA, NFPA, UL). Liaise with accredited labs for testing and certification.
• Technical Specifications & Costing: Develop detailed tech packs, including material specs, construction methods, patterns, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Work closely with Production and QA to optimize for manufacturability, quality, and target costing.
• Market Innovation: Research global PPE trends, materials, and technologies. Introduce innovative, user-centric product ideas that address market gaps and enhance our competitive edge.
• Brand Portfolio Development: Create seasonal collection boards, core line architectures, and comprehensive technical data sheets that define the QNQ brand’s product identity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the key technical bridge between R&D, Production, QA, and Sales. Support the sales team with deep product knowledge, custom sample development, and responses to technical client queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, or a directly related field is mandatory. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5–8 years of hands-on experience in product development, specifically within industrial gloves, protective garments, or technical workwear. Experience with leather product development is a strong advantage.
• Technical Must-Haves:
• Profound knowledge of materials (fabrics, leather, coatings, insulation), pattern making, grading, and construction techniques for PPE.

How to Apply

Ready to build the future of PPE? Please submit your resume at careers@americansafetypak.com with the subject line "Applied for Product Development Manager"

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current package?
• What is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person