R&D/Product Development Consultant

Who are we

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for experienced Product Development / R&D Consultants for an upcoming engagement with a leading consulting firm in Goa. Working alongside a global consulting firm, the consultant will support a live cost and product improvement initiative, partnering closely with the client's R&D team to translate ideas into tangible, implementable solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on engineers who want to make a direct impact on product cost, design, and performance through structured problem-solving and close collaboration with client stakeholders.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyse product BOMs and identify cost optimisation and improvement opportunities.
• Generate and assess product/design improvement ideas together with the client's R&D team.
• Support the product development lifecycle from conceptualisation and design through prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering, and other client stakeholders to develop and refine solutions.
• Drive identified opportunities through trials and full implementation.
• Manage stakeholders and support execution of agreed product improvement initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in R&D, product development, product design, or engineering (flexibility based on profile).
• Demonstrated experience across the full product development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing/validation, and implementation.
• Experience with BOM analysis, cost optimisation, or value engineering is preferred.
• Background in home appliances, automotive, industrial products, consumer durables, or other adjacent sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with client R&D/development teams.

Duration

• 4 months initially, with potential to extend up to 12 months based on performance and project requirements. Travel & accommodation covered by the client.