Sr. Engineer–NPD

Job Requirements

1. Execution of New Product Development from Input receipt to deposition within the given timelines

• Preparation of NP Calendar based on inputs from Brand Team, Innovation & strategic priorities.
• SKU level product-mix workout for NP budgeting.
• Understanding the complexity of the NP development and working out the appropriate timeline for the project.
• Tracking and monitoring of NP development status at Design/Development/Delivery stages.
• Understanding the manufacturing process and precise cost workout
• Sample development with both INH and Bought out Sources. Creation of Variant wise proto.
• Watch level cost sheet preparation.
• Preparation of Sample feedback reports and sharing to Supply Agencies and Vendors.
• Creation of Error free material master and watch bill of material on SAP.
• Ensuring On-time Planned Order Loading of NP's to meet the schedule as per NP calendar
• Organizing for Sample Submission, Approval & Watch level Pilot Assembly
• Follow up with Supply agencies (Case Plant, SS-Case Plant, Sourcing, Vendors & QC) and Watch Assembly to ensure on-time delivery of NP's
• Preparation of Product certification and handing over note.
• Adherence to all the digital initiatives of the function.

2 Collaborating with various development partners across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.

3 Escalation and resolving of technical issues pertaining to the product in cop-ordination with Supply agencies, Designs & QC Team.

Work Experience

Behavioural Skills

·      Willingness to stretch and work.

·      Good Communication & Inter personal skill

·      High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment

·      Flexibility and change management

·      Ability to analyse complex data,  impart for improvement

·      Professional Email writing

·      Systematic working

Knowledge

·      Project management.

·      Basic Knowledge on GD&T

·      Deeper understanding of Technical drawings

·      Usage of measuring instruments & Inspection of components

·      Manufacturing process understanding

·      Horological Materials understanding

·      Quality concepts

·      Softwares: MS office – Excel & Power Point, SAP, Coral draw, Adobe Illustrator

·      Product/Process knowledge.

·      Analytical Skills

·      Kaizen and Six Sigma knowledge

·      Fundamentals of Watch Reliability standards & Testing,

·      Knowledge on Auto CAD / Pro-e would be an added advantage