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