•Creates a prototype of a new product in order to iron out flaws in the final design•Determines the process for creating a new item•Gathers the raw materials necessary to build or create the product being developed•Performs research in order to determine the best way to produce a particular item•Prepares reports on the various procedures that have been tried in order to eliminate methods that are unsuccessful•Oversees product development amongst a team of… Show more •Creates a prototype of a new product in order to iron out flaws in the final design•Determines the process for creating a new item•Gathers the raw materials necessary to build or create the product being developed•Performs research in order to determine the best way to produce a particular item•Prepares reports on the various procedures that have been tried in order to eliminate methods that are unsuccessful•Oversees product development amongst a team of individuals•Presents new ideas to corporate executives in order to gain permission to develop product lines•Prepares a cost analysis on the development of a new product•Creates marketing campaigns designed to inform people about new product availability•Researches patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved•Ensures that every phase of a particular project proceeds as scheduled•Makes adjustments to a development plan whenever the current idea is not working well Show less