New Product Development Specialist (Pune)

Hiring: Product Specialist – NPD | Frido | Pune At Frido, we’re building products that improve how people walk, sit, and sleep. We’re a fast-growing ergonomic wellness brand driven by design, science, and real user needs. We’re looking for someone who can own product development end-to-end —from idea to launch with strong execution on-ground. Core Expectations:
• Strong academic background in Mechanical / Electronics / Mechatronics (Tier 1 / Tier 1.5 institutes preferred – IITs, NITs)
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in product development / NPD
• Own the complete development lifecycle—from sample builds to production handoff.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers for components, raw materials, and outsourced processes.
• Maintain sourcing documentation including supplier capability matrix, pricing history, and delivery performance logs.
• Practical exposure to vendor management, outsourcing, reverse engineering
• Experience in product testing & reliability validation. Validate samples through internal testing and targeted user feedback loops.
• Ability to work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Ownership of timelines, cost, and quality , not just coordination Experience Range:
• 3–6 years – Product Specialist / NPD / Product Development
• 6–8 years – Product Manager level (for broader ownership)
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills with an ownership mindset and robust attention to detail. Interested candidates can send their resumes to Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4na7ju