PDC Quality/NPD Head

Job Description:

The role of a PDC Quality/NPD Head typically involves overseeing the quality management and new product development processes within a company's Product Development Center (PDC). Here's a breakdown of what this role might entail:

1. Quality Management:

   • Developing and implementing quality assurance procedures to ensure that products meet required standards and specifications.
   • Establishing quality control measures throughout the product development lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
   • Conducting audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
   • Analyzing quality data and implementing corrective actions to address issues and prevent defects.

2. New Product Development (NPD):

   • Leading cross-functional teams in the development of new products or product enhancements.
   • Collaborating with research and development teams to define project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
   • Managing the NPD process from concept generation and feasibility analysis to prototype development and commercialization.
   • Ensuring that new products meet customer needs, market requirements, and business objectives.
   • Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate them.

3. Team Leadership:

   • Providing leadership and guidance to quality and NPD teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
   • Setting clear goals and expectations for team members, and providing regular feedback and coaching.
   • Facilitating communication and collaboration between different departments and stakeholders involved in quality and NPD activities.

4. Continuous Improvement:

   • Identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in both quality management and NPD processes.
   • Implementing best practices and methodologies to enhance product quality, reduce time-to-market, and minimize costs.
   • Promoting a culture of learning and development within the organization, encouraging employees to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to quality and NPD.