Participate in product development efforts for single or multiple projects from exploring through commercialization.
Participate in the development and execution of product design strategy to deliver desired consumer benefits while ensuring alignment with
Vision/Migration plans.
Participate in the development of product key milestones, budget, timeline, and resource forecast for assigned project(s).
Participate in development and lead execution of the learning plan in conjunction with Marketing Research and Innovation Testing teams
Ensure development and execution of product specification and quality plans appropriate for the phase of the project.
Facilitate discussions with marketing and the design team regarding claims and aesthetics.
Screen, refine and commercialize several product improvement ideas to deliver on Innovation path for Baby Care, Feminine Care, and Adult Care products
Develop consumer Research approach and lead the consumer validation for new product designs
Maintains familiarization with the competitive landscape and industry trends of new product designs and strategy.
Develops and/or performs all specification requirements on new product designs including the creation product description/BOM sheets, lab tests, stability testing/monitoring, performance verification, etc.
Proactively monitors the industry landscape and our client’s formulation database to ensure product designs are price competitive.
Participation in establishing processes, strategies, and improvements to the Company including sales, purchasing, maintenance and engineering efforts as required to ensure the functional knowledge transfer befitting prior roles is required.
Reformulate / Redesign to improve existing products and drive better and cheaper strategy participate in special projects as needed and any other tasks as assigned.
Ensure products are cost-competitive by ensuring propercommunication with raw material Development teams regarding new and existing technologies.
Evaluates new and alternative raw materials for functionality and stability.
Develop new ideas of products in the key existing categories. lead development of new product ideas, lead the development of ideas into tangible and verified concepts, turn concepts into prototypes.
Continuously provide a broader innovation perspective beyond the core product categories and capabilities
Core Competencies:
Ability to Design in Quality and Control Quality (In-Depth)
Ad Claim and Benefit Visualization (Demos) (In-Depth)
Basic Financials and Grade Cost Analysis (In-Depth)
Consumer Centered Concept Led Innovation (In-Depth)
Develop and Execute Research Plans (In-Depth)
Development and Use of Standard Bench Methods (including Mannequin) (In-Depth)
Intellectual Assets, Safety and Regulatory Clearance (Working)
Investigating and Analyzing Data to Prepare Technical
Documentation (In-Depth)
Knowledge of Consumer Research Methods and Applications (In-Depth)
Product Making and Prototyping (In-Depth)
Trial Support and Execution (In-Depth)
Job requirments
Ph.D./ Master degree Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field advanced degree in a related major scientific, engineering, process/manufacturing or materials discipline from an accredited college or university.
10 years of experience in a variety of technical assignments in R&D, Quality and The process within the hygienic absorbent product industry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
Strong knowledge and background in insights-driven product development are desired. A demonstrated the ability to develop
customer-preferred solutions. This includes the validation of prototypes with end-users.
Experience with the commercialization process.
New product development experience: concept to execution
Entrepreneurial mindset – demonstrated through work and previous experiences.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English for common business are a must
Curious about new innovation models and willing to challenge the status quo.
Able to work independently, multi-task and perform in a high achieving environment
Excellent creative problem-solving skills and ability to use data to connect multiple ideas and develop solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with people from different cultures and levels, both internally and externally Proven ability to look beyond and innovate in new categories.
Structured approach to new product development: from idea to concept; from concept to the prototype, from prototype to final verified prototype and implementation to production.
Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, verification and validation activities necessary for product commercialization.