Technical Design Executive

Job Requirements

• Job Description:

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 Details

  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.

• 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 Requirements

  EducationDiploma / 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.
• 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

• 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 Development

  Execution 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.
• On time delivery of NP

• 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
• CAPA
• On-time Product certification & handing over to Central Planning team
• NP delivery Alignment

• 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
• Number of Kaizens & SGAs

• People Management & Self Development

  Identify 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
• Personal development
• Additional responsibilities/ department initiatives
• Skill set enhancement
• Knowledge sharing sessions