New Product Development - Senior Executive

• Execution of New Product Development from Input receipt to deposition within the given timelines

• 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’s 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’s
• Preparation of Product certification and handing over note.
• Adherence to all the digital initiatives of the function.

• Collaborating with various development partners across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.

• 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 – both Indigenous & Overseas
• Product Marketing Group – Titan, IBD, CBG
• Design Excellence Centre
• Watches ISCM team

• EducationDiploma / BE Mechanical Engg.Relevant Experience1 to 2 years of experience in Product DevelopmentBehavioural SkillsWillingness to stretch and work.
• Good Communication & Inter personal skill
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment
• Flexibility and change management
• Ability to analyse complex data, impart for improvement
• Professional Email writing
• Systematic working

• KnowledgeProject management.

• Basic Knowledge on GD&T

• Deeper understanding of Technical drawings

• Usage of measuring instruments & Inspection of components

• Manufacturing process understanding

• Horological Materials understanding

• Quality concepts

• Softwares: MS office – Excel & Power Point, SAP, Coral draw, Adobe Illustrator

• Product/Process knowledge.

• Analytical Skills

• Kaizen and Six Sigma knowledge

• Fundamentals of Watch Reliability standards & Testing,

• Knowledge on Auto CAD / Pro-e would be an added advantage

• 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

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