New product development engineer

Grindwell Norton Ltd · Bengaluru, India

Role Summary / Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Product Executive to support the growth and innovation of our scrub pads product portfolio within the consumer cleaning segment. This role involves end-to-end involvement in product development, packaging, technical marketing, and sales enablement, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Portfolio Management:

- Support end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to commercialization

- Assist in NPD for scrub pads and scourers

- Coordinate product testing and validation

- Drive cost reduction and value engineering projects

Market Insights & Competitive Tracking:

- Track market trends, customer feedback, and competitor products

- Conduct benchmarking across pricing and performance

Sales Enablement & Customer Support:

- Provide quotations and technical inputs to sales team

- Support customer trials and product conversions

Technical Marketing & Communication:

- Develop brochures, catalogues, TDS, and training materials

- Create product demos and marketing content

Packaging & Launch Execution:

- Define HFFS / flow wrap packaging specifications

- Coordinate product launch readiness

Cross-functional Coordination:

- Work with Sales, Marketing, R& D, Quality, Supply Chain

- Act as single point of coordination

Business Support & Performance Tracking:

- Maintain product documentation

- Track product performance and feedback

Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

- Timely launch of new and improved products

- Cost optimization through value engineering

- Enhanced sales conversion via product support

- High-quality marketing and technical documentation

- Positive sales and customer feedback

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (MBA preferred)

- 0–2 years of experience in FMCG / consumer products

Skills:

- Strong coordination and communication skills

- Analytical thinking and attention to detail

- Basic understanding of FMCG market dynamics