Innovations Manager — Beauty Devices & Accessories

Innovations Manager — Beauty Devices & Accessories Location: HQ Delhi Role Own end-to-end innovation for beauty devices (e.g., hair dryers/stylers, trimmers, facial tools) and accessories (brushes, puffs, organizers). Ship differentiated, safe, cost-efficient products that fit MARS’ design-led, system-integrated roadmap. Responsibilities • Roadmap & PRDs: Define problem statements, user requirements, and success metrics; align with brand, supply chain, finance. • NPD & DFM/DFX: Drive concept → EVT/DVT/PVT; manage tooling, tolerances, materials, reliability testing (drop/thermal/aging). • Tech Decisions: Evaluate motor/heat/airflow modules (e.g., BLDC vs brushed, PTC, nozzle/CFD trade-offs), power electronics, safety. • Vendor & Sourcing: Identify/qualify OEM/ODM/component suppliers; run RFQs, negotiate MOQs, build should-cost models. • Quality & Compliance: Plan test protocols and documentation for BIS/CRS, IEC 60335 series, RoHS/REACH, EPR (e-waste), WPC (RF), UN38.3/IEC 62133 (if batteries). • Industrial Design & UX: Partner with ID to ensure ergonomics, acoustic comfort, thermals, and serviceability; packaging fit/spec. • Go-to-Market Readiness: Pilot builds, line setup, SOPs, spares/after-sales, user manuals, and risk registers. • Data & Iteration: Track field performance, NPS/reviews, failure modes; drive rapid revs and cost/quality improvements.

Must-Have Qualifications • 6–10 years in hardware NPD for small appliances/consumer electronics/beauty devices. • Proven DFM/DFX, basic EE/ME literacy (PCBA, plastics, metals, silicone), tooling, and reliability testing. • Strong vendor management in India/China/Korea; hands-on with RFQs, BOMs, PPAP/FAT. • Familiar with Indian and global compliance pathways for consumer devices. • Tools: CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), basic FEA/CFD interpretation, Jira/PLM, Excel for should-costs. • Execution bias; can run parallel tracks and hit dates. How to apply: Portfolio of shipped devices (role, metrics, test data), 1-page case study on cost-down or certification strategy to