Job Title: Head Of Product DevelopmentExperience: 10-15 YearsCTC: INR 15-20 LPALocation: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNotice Period: Immediate to 30 daysAcademic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related fieldAbout company: It is a deep-tech startup born out of IIT Madras. We are on a mission to address critical issues related to manual scavenging, water accessibility, and preventing floods and sewer overflows. We have made a substantial impact, reaching over 15+ states and 30+ cities in just two years.
The newly launched products, have been deployed in 18 cities in less than six monthsRole OverviewWe are looking for a hands-on, visionary Head of Product Development to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our robotic product lines. This role will own the journey from R&D, prototyping to testing, validation, and final product release. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical or industrial design background and proven experience managing cross-functional product development involving electronics, firmware, and mechanical systems. This is a leadership role with deep technical involvement, requiring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
You will work closely with the design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to turn ideas into realityKey ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle Ownership Lead the full lifecycle of hardware product development — from ideation, R&D, and prototyping to field testing, iteration, and commercial release. efine and drive the product development roadmap for inspection and cleaning robots in collaboration with leadership and field teams. Cross-Functional Coordination Act as the primary liaison between mechanical design, electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems. ollaborate with field deployment, sales, and service teams to gather feedback for continuous product improvement.
Design & Engineering LeadershipOversee mechanical and industrial design with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and user-centric product development. Guide and mentor, the engineering team in rigorous design practices, CAD modeling, prototyping, and design validation. Testing & Reliability Define testing protocols and validation criteria for prototypes and final products to meet performance, durability, and safety standards. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve design or field issues. RequirementsExperience: 10-12 years of experience in hardware product development, preferably in robotics, automation, or industrial systems. Leadership:
At least 4 years in a leadership or team management role within product development or R&D. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, or a related discipline. Technical SkillsStrong foundation in mechanical or industrial design Exposure to firmware/electronics integration Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc. ) Skills: product lifecycle management,firmware,product development,team management,r&d,product development or r&d.
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