Product Manager Water Enhancement

Role: Product Manager – Water Enhancement

Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Water Treatment, Kitchen Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Water Filtration

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Product Manager with a background in Industrial Design, Product Development, and R&D, preferably in kitchen appliances, water treatment, water filtration, RO systems, and consumer electronics.

The candidate will lead product design and development initiatives across our Water Enhancement portfolio, including Filtration, UF, RO, RO.M, and Quatreau/Q product ranges.

The role involves taking products from initial concept and design development through prototyping, engineering validation, certification, production readiness, and commercial launch. The ideal candidate should combine creative design thinking, technical product knowledge, and commercial understanding to transform product ideas into innovative, market-ready solutions.

The position will work closely with management, engineering, R&D, production, suppliers, sales, and marketing teams, supporting both Indian and international markets, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Design & Product Development

• Lead product design and development activities from concept generation to final manufacturing.
• Develop innovative product concepts for water filtration systems, RO units, water dispensers, kitchen appliances, and consumer devices.
• Translate customer requirements and market insights into functional, aesthetically appealing, and commercially viable product designs.
• Drive product prototyping, 3D modelling, design validation, testing, and product refinement.
• Work on product functionality, ergonomics, materials, aesthetics, and usability.
• Ensure designs are technically feasible and suitable for mass production.

2. R&D and Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate components, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly requirements.
• Ensure product performance, quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive design optimisation, value engineering, and continuous product improvement.
• Manage technical challenges during prototyping, testing, and production.

3. Product Strategy & Commercial Management

• Develop product roadmaps based on market research, customer requirements, and business opportunities.
• Conduct competitor analysis and identify emerging technologies and product trends.
• Prepare product briefs, business cases, technical specifications, and development priorities.
• Work with management and sales teams on target costing, pricing inputs, product positioning, and launch priorities.
• Balance product innovation, technical feasibility, customer expectations, and commercial objectives.

4. Certification & Compliance

• Identify and coordinate product certification and regulatory requirements for domestic and international markets.
• Work with relevant teams and certification bodies on standards such as DWD, WRAS, WQA/NSF, and other regional requirements.
• Ensure products meet applicable quality, safety, and compliance standards before launch.

5. Product Launch & Market Development

• Coordinate product launch activities with sales and marketing teams.
• Develop product documentation, technical presentations, marketing materials, and sales support tools.
• Support product training for sales teams and regional stakeholders.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Visit factories, suppliers, customers, and industry trade shows as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Development, R&D, or Technical Product Management.
• Experience in kitchen appliances, water treatment, water purification, filtration systems, RO/UF technologies, consumer electronics, or related devices.
• Proven experience taking physical products from concept development through prototyping and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial design principles, product engineering, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to convert customer and market requirements into practical engineering and product specifications.
• Good commercial understanding of product costing, value engineering, pricing, and market positioning.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams across engineering, R&D, production, suppliers, and sales.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent English communication skills and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in RO systems, water purifiers, water filtration, water treatment equipment, or premium kitchen appliances.
• Experience in developing consumer devices and physical products for commercial manufacturing.
• Exposure to international product certification and compliance requirements such as WRAS, WQA/NSF, DWD, or equivalent standards.
• Experience supporting international markets and working with global stakeholders.
• A strong product portfolio demonstrating successful product development from concept to manufacturing.

Ideal Candidate

• An innovative and hands-on professional with a strong industrial design and R&D background, capable of leading product development while understanding technical engineering and commercial requirements. Someone who can combine design thinking with product strategy to develop innovative water enhancement solutions and take them successfully from concept to manufacturing and market launch.