Product Development Manager

Arvind; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvind in Ahmedabad is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead research, development, testing, and improvement of products to meet customer requirements and quality standards. You will coordinate with production, quality, procurement, sales, and customers to drive successful product commercialization.

The role emphasizes launching new products, optimizing performance and cost, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and formulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with quality systems and testing methods.
• Project management and meticulous documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer requirements and market trends.
• Improve existing products to enhance quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials, and production trials.
• Prepare product formulations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with production to scale up new products from trial to commercial production.
• Analyze product performance and recommend improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints related to product performance and provide technical solutions.
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams with technical information and customer presentations.
• Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and new technologies.

Skills

Product development

Formulation

Quality systems

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

Job Summary

The Product Development Manager is responsible for researching, developing, testing, and improving new products and enhancing existing products to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives. The role involves close coordination with production, quality, procurement, sales, and customers to ensure successful product commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer requirements and market trends.
• Improve existing products to enhance quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials, and production trials.
• Prepare product formulations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with production to scale up new products from trial to commercial production.
• Analyze product performance and recommend improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints related to product performance and provide technical solutions.
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams with technical information and customer presentations.
• Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and new technologies.

Required Skills

• Product development and formulation knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems and testing methods.
• Project management and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful launch of new products.
• Product development cycle time.
• Trial success rate.
• Product cost optimization.
• Customer satisfaction and complaint reduction.
• Documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.