Executive R&D

Job Description

Role & responsibilities 1. Identify high impact NPD (New Product Development) with Long Term revenue generation associated to RFID Solutions/Technology 2. New Joint Venture/Joint Development, Collaboration Opportunities exploration and short listing after thorough study for NPD, Innovations, Digital Technology & Solutions associated to RFID Solutions/Technology 3. Study Industrys best practices, methodology, technology, equipments implementation, its impact, pros and cons. In addition, shall be responsible to keep updated self of all relevant new technologies, products/processes and material that are being newly introduced. 4. Do thorough multiple trials, quality check, crash test, certifications, etc before introducing the product to market and make sure product is fool proof with zero failure. 5. Research on Intellectual property and patenting for Technology and print solutions. 6. Do the competitors mapping and analysis. 7. Continuously scan the market and related industry trends. Also evaluate our standing vis--vis our competitors. 8. Analyze the internal and external customer expectations. 9. Develop ways for brand value propositions. 10. Communicate and liaison with the internal and external customers and engage with them to know their needs, satisfaction with our products and services and expectations. 11. Build roadmaps for effective project execution with scenario planning based on market dynamics. 12. Come out with innovative ideas to continuously maintain the new product pipeline. Doing so, check on the feasibility aspect (how its going to make a business impact). 13. Research on journals, literature, magazines, internet on printing, packaging, and related events 14. Value re-engineering of existing products to improve quality and reduce cost. 15. Execute design & development projects of new products in coordination with the cross-functional team. 16. Oversee technology transfer activities from the development group or from vendors to manufacturing. 17. Identify criticalities/challenges in the project and implement corrective actions. Identify new technology, Products, manufacturing, assess the feasibility and prepare the solution by coordinating with internal development or external development team. Identify & obtain required certifications for developing products by coordinating with internal / external entities. 20. Scout for required equipments to automate the manufacturing process and Analyze trends, identify growth areas, perform feasibility study and quantifying opportunities for new products development. Technical/Functional Proficiency Required Assimilated and applying knowledge in a timely manner associated to RFID manufacturing and its technology. Ability to liaison with the team, Inter department and external stake holders. Excellent in doing Literature survey/research. Maintain the confidentiality related with the projects. Highly self-motivated and professional. Ability to consistently meet deadlines and deliver high quality materials. Ability to work in fast- paced environment. Ability to own the process for deliverable, understanding the deliverable in great detail and all its complexity. Should try to establish credibility in technology, innovation, and knowledge exchange networks Should have understanding on Designs concepts and translate the same to development team or self-develop the product based on requirement.