Product Development Director

23 hours ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Jenkin Halls Recruitment Full time £30,000 - £35,000

Job Title: Product Development Director

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Development Director to join our team at Jenkin Halls Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of new product development from concept and design through to testing, refinement, and launch.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing product portfolio gaps and assisting with design and market research to bring new products to market.
  • Holding monthly New Product Development meetings and researching the competition to identify new business opportunities.
  • Assisting with Costing and Profit Analysis on New Products and completing New Product Authorisation Forms (NPA) and Existing Product Authorisation Forms (EPA).
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
  • Creating detailed product specifications while considering design principles and sustainability considerations.
  • Liaising with external testing houses to ensure testing is undertaken to the current required standards.
  • Working with cross-functional departments and supply chain teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production.
  • Managing multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
  • Ensuring products meet regulatory standards, quality guidelines, and environmental sustainability requirements.

Requirements:

  • A degree in Industrial design, product design, engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in product design and development, preferably in furniture manufacturing.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and team collaboration.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for staying on top of industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to stakeholders.


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