New Product Development Engineer
Frido
Job Description
Key Responsibilities: • Product Ideation & Planning Own product development from concept to launch. Define product requirements, scope, timelines, and success criteria. • Cross-functional Collaboration Act as the central coordination point between design, engineering, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams. • Product Development & Prototyping Work with internal teams and manufacturers to develop prototypes, review designs, and validate samples. • Vendor & Partner Management Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers across product categories and manage ongoing relationships. • Quality & Compliance Oversight Support testing, validation, inspections, and corrective actions to meet quality standards. • Cost & Timeline Management Track budgets and timelines, lag risks early, and drive timely resolution. • Market & Customer Insight Support market research, customer feedback analysis, and competitive benchmarking. • Documentation & Reporting Maintain clear documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders. • Product Launch Support Coordinate with marketing, operations, and supply chain teams for successful product launches. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Product Design, Management, or related field. • 1-3 years of experience in product development or NPD roles. • Strong understanding of manufacturing, quality, and sourcing worklows. • Excellent communication, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
Bonus: • Exposure to D2C or B2B product launches. • Experience scaling products from pilot to mass production.