Assistant Manager - Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects from sample request to commercialization.
• Prepare and track development timelines and action plans.
• Cook with merchandising, engineering, sample room, and production teams.

Technical Support

• Review tech packs and customer requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and development instructions.
• Follow up on pattern engineering, grading, tooling, and mold requirements.
• Support troubleshooting during sample development.

Sample Management

• Monitor and complete daily sample progress and ensure on-time completion.
• Verify sample quality before submission.
• Ensure proper documentation of development records and approvals.

Costing Support

• Aid in preliminary costing and material consumption calculations.
• Support cost reduction initiatives during development.

Customer Communication

• Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions.
• Prepare development status reports and presentations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Support implementation of development SOPs and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-6 years
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Leather Engineering (LE)
• Skills: Product Development, Product Development, Product Management, Product Management, Product Development & Prototyping, Project Support