Engineering Manager - NPD

TVS Electronics Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Electronics Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks an Engineering Manager for New Product Development to lead the full product lifecycle from concept to market. You will guide cross-functional teams of design, hardware, software, and manufacturing, set requirements, manage schedules and budgets, ensure EMI/EMC and safety standards, and translate market needs into robust electronics solutions.

This senior role demands 15+ years in product development, with 10+ in consumer electronics, and a

Qualifications

• Leading cross-functional teams to deliver products from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of consumer electronics technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse teams.
• Ability to analyze market trends and customer needs to inform development decisions.
• Experience in EMI/EMC, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPD lifecycle from concept through market launch.
• Define product requirements, features, and performance standards with stakeholders.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while managing resources.
• Oversee testing and regulatory compliance for new products.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs for product decisions.
• Guide prototypes through development and validation to production release.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Consumer electronics

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PCB design

Schematic design

Job description

Engineering Manager - NPD

The leader is responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch, lead cross-functional teams, ensuring products meet quality standards, and analyze market trends and customer needs. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven track record in product development, ideally within the consumer electronics sector.

Key Responsibilities

• The NPD Leader guides and motivates engineers, designers, marketers, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
• They work closely with stakeholders to define product requirements, features, and performance standards.
• Ensuring that projects stay on schedule and within budget, while also managing resources effectively.
• Overseeing testing and ensuring that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzing market trends, competitor products, and customer needs to inform product development decisions.
• Leading the development and testing of prototypes to validate product designs and functionality.
• Tracking product performance after launch, gathering customer feedback, and using this information to inform future product iterations.
• Driving product innovation, exploring new technologies and features, and developing a pipeline of potential new products.
• Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components.
• Analyzing the cost of developing new products and managing the budget effectively.

Experience and Skill

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and motivating individuals to achieve common goals.
• A strong understanding of consumer electronics products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to analyze market trends, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Experience in making sound decisions based on data and market insights.
• A deep understanding of the consumer electronics industry, including market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer preferences is a must
• Experience with the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production and market release.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electronics or Mechatronics
• 15+ years of experience in product development, out of which 10 years in consumer electronics.
• Ensuring products meet all relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as EMI/EMC standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.
• Hands-on experience in Electronics Hardware Schematic/ PCB Layout design / Testing and Validation.
• Good working knowledge on Electronics hardware including PCB Design & interface, Mechanical design and Embedded software
• Experience in IT peripherals, wearables, Retail solutions for Indian market is desirable

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