NPD Lead Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop new office chair models based on market requirements and customer specifications.
• Manage the complete product development cycle from concept to production.
• Prepare product specifications, technical drawings, and BOM.
• Coordinate with design, production, purchase, quality, and suppliers.
• Ensure timely completion of NPD projects.
• Ensure ergonomic, functional, and structural requirements.
• Conduct design improvements and value engineering.
• Coordinate prototype development and assembly.
• Conduct functional and performance testing.
• Identify design issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support durability, stability, load, and safety testing.
• Validate products according to applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors for samples, tooling, and technical development.
• Evaluate component quality and cost.
• Support material selection and alternative component development.
• Follow up on supplier development timelines.