Assistant Manager – Product Development
Skanem India is looking for an experienced and innovative product development professional to drive the development of new products, from market research and concept development to prototyping, testing and production readiness. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop customer-focused solutions, improve product performance and support business growth in the printing and packaging industry.
As Assistant Manager – Product Development, you will be responsible for researching market opportunities, developing new products and coordinating the product development process from initial concept through to final implementation. You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, Sourcing and Costing teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct market research to identify new product opportunities, market potential and customer requirements.
Define product specifications and identify suitable raw materials and suppliers.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new product development and testing in coordination with Production, Quality and Sales teams.
Evaluate production equipment requirements, capabilities and process feasibility for new products.
Collaborate with the Sales team to identify target markets, customer requirements and product opportunities across existing and prospective customers.
Coordinate with the Sourcing team to procure raw materials required for sample and prototype development.
Develop and evaluate product prototypes to identify design or performance issues before final production.
Research and assess manufacturing methods to identify effective and efficient production processes.
Document product development trials, testing procedures, findings and outcomes to support continuous improvement.
Monitor product development at each stage gate and coordinate with relevant departments to achieve project milestones and timelines.
Support the Costing team in preparing product cost estimates for new products.
Coordinate with relevant teams to develop marketing initiatives and communicate new product offerings.
Conduct preliminary research on patents, copyrights and trademarks to help identify potential intellectual property conflicts, escalating concerns to the appropriate experts.
Track project progress and ensure product development activities are completed according to agreed schedules.
Engineering graduate with an MBA in Marketing.
5–10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in printing and packaging.
Knowledge of product development, costing and product specifications.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment and quality requirements.
Familiarity with sales processes, customer needs and market research.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple development projects.
Basic understanding of audit requirements and product testing procedures.
Join a collaborative team in the printing and packaging industry, with opportunities to contribute to new product development, cross-functional innovation and continuous improvement.
Details
Assistant Manager – Product Development
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Published: Oct 24, 2026
Deadline: Nov 24, 2026
Start date: Flexible
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