Company Overview (Navigos Search&039;s Client):
Our client is a reputable automotive part manufacturing company based in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, they specialize in designing and producing cutting- edge automotive components for global markets. As part of their expansion strategy, they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join their team as the Head of New Product Development. Position Overview:
Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes and standards to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of new products, in compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
Cross- functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing teams, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment throughout the product development process.
Customer Engagement: Engage with key customers, OEM partners, and industry stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate customer requirements into the product development process to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Product Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer needs to conceptualize and develop innovative automotive parts and components.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Cost Optimization: Work closely with finance and procurement teams to optimize product development costs, identify cost- saving opportunities, and maximize profitability while maintaining high- quality standards.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify market trends, assess competitive threats, and gather insights to inform product development decisions.
Project Management: Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept generation and design to prototyping, testing, and commercialization, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
The Head of New Product Development will lead the strategic planning and execution of new product initiatives within the company&039;s automotive parts division. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in product development, a deep understanding of automotive engineering, and a passion for driving innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading the development of new products from concept to launch, while collaborating closely with cross- functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and market requirements. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive new product development strategy aligned with the company&039;s business objectives and market trends.
