Product Design Development Manager
CurrentResponsible for new product and technos development catering to Light Commercial Vehicle tires in the APAC and MENA regions. 16 SKUs of tires (for both people and goods transportation)- under management.Key responsibilities- -> TQM- addressing issues pertaining to industrialization, market performance, norms and regulation of the tires under management. On a case to case basis, tasks include- Analyzing data, generating insights and propose actionable solutions.-> Product road map and techno road map creation- Evaluating market trends and future needs against inhouse capabilities to generate 5 year roadmap for the products and technos under management.-> OEM stake holder management pertaining to the SKUs under purview.-> Lead for balise and concept projects (Technos with TRL<5)- Driving technological advancements to foster the premiumization trend seen in markets.