R&D Head

Mantras2success Consultants is seeking a dynamic and visionary R&D Head for our LED TV division . This critical leadership role is responsible for spearheading innovation, driving comprehensive product development, and significantly enhancing manufacturing capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of current market trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer requirements. You will play a pivotal role in aligning product innovation with crucial cost optimization and stringent quality assurance throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development : Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for LED TV products , from initial concept generation through to successful commercialization, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and prevailing market needs.
• Innovation & Technology Integration : Identify and strategically integrate emerging technologies and innovations into product design and manufacturing processes to continuously improve efficiency, performance, and overall user experience.
• Market Intelligence : Stay consistently abreast of global LED TV trends, competitor benchmarks, and new product launches to ensure our offerings remain cutting-edge and ahead of the curve .
• Production Support : Provide essential technical and design support to on-floor production teams to ensure seamless product rollouts and efficiently resolve any technical bottlenecks that may arise.
• Manufacturing Process Optimization : Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to continuously improve manufacturing processes, reduce cycle time, and drive significant cost reductions without compromising on quality .
• Customer Collaboration : Work closely with clients / OEMs for new product co-development initiatives, product customizations, and deliver impactful technical presentations during both pre-sales and development phases.
• Product Testing & Reliability : Oversee stringent product validation processes, including comprehensive reliability testing, quality benchmarking , and ensuring full compliance with national and international standards.
• Quality & Cost Focus : Drive strategic initiatives to enhance overall product quality while simultaneously identifying impactful cost-saving opportunities through design innovation, material substitution, or process improvements.
• Team Leadership : Build and lead a high-performing R&D team, fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, strong ownership, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills

Preferred Competencies

Skills Required

Product Development, Innovation, Market Intelligence, Production Support, Quality Checks, Cost Management