NPD Project Developer / Product Developer (Hard Goods)

Concepts for Business, LLC; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate NPD Project Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the development and launch of innovative baby and nursery products, working closely with design, engineering, and marketing teams. You will play a crucial part in transforming ideas into reality, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Join a company that values inclusivity and sustainability, and be part of a mission that positively impacts new and expectant parents. If you are eager to contribute to meaningful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 40

Company Bonus Schemes

Employer pension contribution

Significant staff discounts

Subsidised health & critical illness cover

Supportive family-related leave policies

Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes

Flexi-time schemes

Free car parking

Free tea & coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or product development in hard goods.
• Involvement in long product development lead times from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to bring new product ideas to life.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Product Development

Collaboration with Design Teams

Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

Degree in Product Design or Engineering

Experience in Hard Goods Manufacturing

Tools

Project Management Software

Design Software

Job description

Here at Mamas & Papas, we design & create a variety of incredible baby & nursery products, from prams to nursery furniture and interiors, travel equipment to clothing, to toys and gifts and beyond. In fact, through our passion for parenting, & being the innovators in new product development there is no surprise that we are continual winners of Mumsnet Awards, Dadsnet, Mother & Baby, British Nursery awards, Which? Best Buy, and so on.

What we do, & how we do it, makes us the brand of choice, & the brand of trust to a community of new, expectant & hopeful parents around the world.

Through continued growth, UK & Internationally, we are looking to recruit a NPD PROJECT DEVELOPER / PRODUCT DEVELOPER to play a key role in the NPD development and launch process across our hard goods categories of travel, equipment, furniture, and new categories.

The role of NPD PROJECT DEVELOPER (Travel, Equipment & Furniture)
From the initial product brief, supported, developed and mentored by our Senior NPD Project Manager, you will work closely with our Product Designers, Engineers, Technical, Buying and Marketing teams to name just a few, plus our manufacturing partners around the world, in bringing these incredible new product ideas to life, on time, within budget to the quality and safety standards that make us that brand of trust.

The successful applicant:
Are you eager to build upon your foundations in project management or product development from a hard goods manufacturing background having worked closely with design and engineering teams?

Have you been involved in long product development lead times from concept through to campaign launch (years in the making rather than months)?

Do you want to be part of a globally recognised brand, leading the world in nursery NPD design and engineering, that really makes a difference to new and expectant parents, their lives, and those of their baby? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
To Apply for this exciting NPD Project Developer opportunity simply take those amazing first steps and APPLY TODAY.

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We at Mamas & Papas are committed to championing people of all cultures, ethnicities and gender preferences, and celebrating diversity in all its forms through our campaigns and our actions. We strongly believe in the power of inclusivity to help us all move forward in life.

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We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer;
• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes.
• Company Bonus Schemes.
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online.
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub.
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances.
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave).
• Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering.
• Support for Loss and Bereavement.
• A Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes.
• At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope.

...Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.

We also operate at Head Office:
• Hybrid flexi working of 3 days in the office.
• Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home.
• Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more.

(NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms)

Mamas & Papas (Head Office)
Colne Bridge Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD5 0RH