Product Development Assistant Manager/Manager

JOB FUNCTION: • Supervise directly Product Development and Technical Department to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the section. • Maintaining and enforcing design control procedures PPAP, APQP and policies to meet customer requirement. • Lead in design reviews and contribute ideas for product improvement. • Lead and manage cross-functional teams involved in product development projects. Ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards of the customer. • Collaborate with manufacturing departments to ensure smooth transition of new products from development to production. Address manufacturing issues and optimize design for manufacturing. • Maintain accurate documentation related to product development activities, including project plans, design specifications, test reports and regulatory submissions. Prepare and present progress reports to senior management. • Manage the product development process from inception to launch, adhering to timelines and budgets while maintaining high quality standards. • Oversee product testing and evaluation throughout the development process to ensure functionality, quality and performance. ACCOUNTABILITY: • Responsible for the development of new products, including product design, photocopying and testing. Contribute to the creation of technical drawings and specifications for new products. • Responsible for the control of the company’s intellectual properties. • Execute product development strategies aligned with business goals • Maintain technical documentation related to product development activities including project plans, design specifications and test reports. QUALIFICATION: • At least 5 years working experience in product development or manufacturing • environment or • At least Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering industrial design or related technical discipline. • Must have management skills, product design and leadership. • Posess technical knowledge in product development in plastic injection. • Experience in product development for automotive components is added advantage. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.