Sr. Manager – Design & Development

Duties and Responsibilities

• • Lead end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) from concept to commercial production.
  • Develop and review product designs, 3D models, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate with customers for new product development, design modifications, and technical discussions.
  • Ensure timely development and validation of new moulds, samples, and production trials.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Tool Room, Printing, Assembly, Purchase, and other cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
  • Identify opportunities for product improvement, cost optimization, and value engineering.
  • Resolve design, tooling, and manufacturing-related technical issues.
  • Prepare and maintain NPD documentation, BOMs, product specifications, and engineering change records.
  • Monitor project timelines and ensure timely completion of development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, GMP, BRCGS Packaging standards, and other applicable quality requirements.
  • Drive innovation by developing new cosmetic packaging solutions and enhancing existing products.
  • Coordinate with external tool makers, suppliers, and development partners.
  • Conduct product feasibility studies and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
  • Lead and mentor the Design & NPD team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience in Injection Moulding, Plastic Packaging, Mould Development, Printing, and Decoration Processes is essential.

Specific Skills

Educational Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Plastic, Polymer Engineering, CIPET or an equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years in the Plastic Injection Moulding industry, preferably in Cosmetic Packaging, FMCG Packaging, or the Automotive Industry.