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 careers@marscosmetics.in