Job Requirements
Job DescriptionUnique Job Role
Sr. Engineer–NPD
Function
ISCM - NPD
Reporting to
Manager -NPD
Business
Watches-Hosur
Band/Grade
L4
Date
12-Jun-2024
- Job DetailsExecution 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.
- Collaborating with various development partners across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.
- Escalation and resolving of technical issues pertaining to the product in cop-ordination with Supply agencies, Designs & QC Team.
External Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
- Vendor partners – both Indigenous & Overseas
- Product Marketing Group – Titan, IBD, CBG
- Design Excellence Centre
- Watches ISCM team
- Job RequirementsEducationDiploma / BE Mechanical Engg.Relevant Experience1 to 2 years of experience in Product DevelopmentBehavioural SkillsWillingness 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
- KnowledgeProject management.
- Deeper understanding of Technical drawings
- Usage of measuring instruments & Inspection of components
- Manufacturing process understanding
- Horological Materials understanding
- Softwares: MS office – Excel & Power Point, SAP, Coral draw, Adobe Illustrator
- Product/Process knowledge.
- Kaizen and Six Sigma knowledge
- Fundamentals of Watch Reliability standards & Testing,
- Knowledge on Auto CAD / Pro-e would be an added advantage
- 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
- Creation of Error free material master and watch bill of material on SAP.
- Product certification and handing over
- Carrying out root cause analysis, trouble shooting, CAPA for continuous improvement.
Expected Process ContributionsExpected Process Contribution
Process Outcome
Performance Measure
- Planning & Product DevelopmentExecution of new product development from Input receipt to deposition within the given timelines
- Collaborating with various development partners across the NP value chain including internal Stakeholders, Vendor partners within India and overseas.
- New Product schedule
- On time product development/ approval
- Costing of NP
- MM and BOM creation in SAP
- New product Repeat indents.
- Product/ Process Knowledge & FTA of NP
- On-time Product certification & handing over to Central Planning team
- Precise Timeline workout
- Adherence to timelines
- Error free cost workout with 95% accuracy.
- Error free Material master & BOM
- On time completion of Product certification & Handing over
- On time hassle free completion of development activities
- 100% adherence to the digital initiatives implemented in the function
- People Management & Self DevelopmentIdentify training needs for self, based on the role expectation
- Monitor and review the performance parameters of self and seek feedback on performance improvement.
- Look for exposure and growth opportunities to take higher responsibilities.
- Ensure attending training as per schedule and ensuring the training effectiveness on the job
- Explore technology, new software and training for knowledge enhancement/ process improvements.
- Seek cross functional exposure for enhancing multiskilling.
- Enhanced self-learning and experience
- Capability building and knowledge enhancement
- Additional responsibilities/ department initiatives
- Knowledge sharing sessions
