Team Lead R&D Business Excellence

We're Hiring | Team Lead – R&D Business Excellence | LV Switchgear

We are looking for an experienced R&D professional to lead our Business Excellence and Product Development activities for LV Switchgear products.

Location: Thane (Kalwa)

Experience: 10–15 Years

Domain: R&D | LV Switchgear | Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide new product development initiatives for LV Switchgear.
• Drive product development from concept design, simulations and prototyping through testing and final design.
• Lead project planning, budget monitoring, resource planning and development activities.
• Guide teams in patent infringement reviews, new patent applications, product simulations and prototype development.
• Support Design to Cost, continuous product improvement and product localization projects.
• Identify and implement sustainability and environmental requirements related to products.
• Support lab upgrades and investments aligned with the product roadmap.
• Support internal and external ISO audits, documentation and process requirements.
• Drive digitalization initiatives, including cybersecurity topics.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Product Design Developers.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Business Development, Quality, Manufacturing, customers and suppliers across global locations.

What We're Looking For

• 10–15 years of experience in R&D of switchgear products, with hands-on experience in new product development.
• Experience in development and qualification of LV switchgear products.
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of physics and FE simulations, including structural, electro-thermal, electro-magnetic and motion simulations.
• Training/experience in Project Management, e.g. PMBOK.
• Strong professional English communication and interpersonal skills.