Job Description

Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Concept & Design

Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor products to generate new product ideas. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to define product requirements and specifications. Oversee product design, prototyping, and CAD modeling for faucets, mixers, sanitaryware, and allied accessories.

2. Project Management

Prepare and manage the

NPD roadmap

aligned with business objectives. Define project timelines, budgets, and resources for product development. Ensure timely execution of projects from concept to commercial launch.

3. Material & Technology Development

Evaluate and recommend suitable raw materials, finishes, and technologies for durability, aesthetics, and cost competitiveness. Work with suppliers to develop new components, casting/moulding techniques, and surface finishes (chrome plating, PVD, powder coating, etc.). Explore opportunities in

eco-friendly materials

and

water-saving technologies

.

4. Cross-functional Coordination

Work with production, tooling, and maintenance teams for mold/die development and manufacturability. Coordinate with purchase and vendors for prototype samples, raw materials, and outsourcing needs. Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure compliance with ISI, ISO, and international standards.

5. Testing & Validation

Oversee product testing for performance, durability, and compliance with water flow, leakage, pressure, and corrosion resistance standards. Approve pilot batches before commercial production. Implement corrective actions based on test results and field feedback.

6. Costing & Value Engineering

Conduct product costing and ensure adherence to target cost without compromising quality. Drive

value engineering initiatives

to optimize material usage and reduce costs. Ensure competitive pricing in line with market benchmarks.

7. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain design files, BOMs (Bill of Materials), process sheets, and technical specifications. Ensure products comply with BIS, ISO, WRAS, UPC, or other regulatory certifications applicable to sanitaryware and faucets.

8. Team Management & Innovation

Lead a team of designers, engineers, and technicians. Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. Mentor and upskill team members in modern design and manufacturing practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of

faucet, brass casting, ceramic, and sanitaryware manufacturing processes

(forging, die-casting, CNC machining, plating, polishing, etc.). Expertise in CAD/3D design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.). Good understanding of

product testing standards

and certification requirements. Project management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong vendor development and coordination skills. Innovative mindset with a focus on

design aesthetics, ergonomics, and sustainability

.
Requirements

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech / BE in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering (preferred). Diploma in Product/Industrial Design (added advantage). MBA (Operations/Marketing) desirable for senior roles.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person