Senior Engineer- Large Kitchen Appliances, Ernakulam

- Align to the corporate TRM&PRM policy - Responsible for achieving TRM&PRM targets of the division in stipulated time. - Drive new product development / product enhancement based on market information and customer requirements - Responsible for end to end new product development cycle consisting of Competition benchmarking, Product concept ideation, Specs finalization, Product Development, Motor Development, Engineering designing, Prototyping&evaluation, Design reviews, DFMEA, Mould designing&development, R&D Testing’s&validation, Pilot lot production, Post launch support for Kitchen Hoods, Hobs&Built In Appliances. - Drive new product development via advance product designing tools/methods like CFD analysis to meet product performance specifications. - Responsible for new product costing, conducting value engg. exercises&achieve gross margin targets. - Vendor scouting&development. - Ensure all new product development goes through NPD stage gate process&PLM. - Drive continuous product improvements&plan corrective&preventive actions to minimize product failure rate. - Engage in giving necessary support to Central Service in the form of product training, technical support. Job Requirements: 1. Minimum 7~8 years of experience in Large Kitchen Appliances R&D for Kitchen Hoods, Hobs&Built In Appliances 2. B.Tech or equivalent 3. Adequate domain knowledge of product design&development, Mold/tool development processes is must. 4. Should have good understanding of NPD stage gate processes 5. PLM Knowledge will be an added advantage 6. Should have thorough understanding of Kitchen Hood&Hobs Manufacturing/Vendor base in India. 7. Good Communication skills 8. Should be ready to travel extensively.