Manager – Design & Development

About the job

About Unitile For three decades Unitile continues to shine as a beacon of innovation and trust in the building materials industry. As India’s No.1 Raised Access Floor Brand and a proud recipient of Asia's Prestigious Rising Brand (2021) by BARC, we have consistently set industry benchmarks. Our commitment to innovation and quality has earned us a place among India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces™ in Manufacturing 2025 and the esteemed Great Place to Work® Certification. These accolades reflect our dedication to fostering a positive, collaborative work culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to excel. Specializing in modular indoor and outdoor raised flooring systems, structural ceilings, partitions, and acoustics, we enhance spaces with intelligent designs that seamlessly blend form and function. With a proven track record of over 15,000+ clients and over 100 million sq. ft. of successful workplace transformations worldwide, our dynamic team continues to drive innovation and deliver value. As we look ahead, we remain committed to shaping smarter, more sustainable spaces, ensuring that our legacy of excellence continues to thrive for years to come. The Manager – Design & Development is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and development of new products, improving existing product lines, and ensuring all designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets. This role drives innovation, manages design projects end-to-end, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and supports production through engineering expertise. Product Design & Engineering • Lead the development of new products from concept, prototyping, testing to final release. • Review and approve 2D/3D designs, detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering documents. • Ensure designs meet standards for functionality, safety, reliability, and manufacturability. • Conduct tolerance analysis, material selection, and design calculations. • Drive design changes and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECR). Project Execution & Management • Define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables. • Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of each development phase. • Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments (FMEA). • Coordinate prototype development, testing, validation, and documentation. Innovation & Product Improvement • Identify new product opportunities, material advancements, and innovative solutions. • Analyse competitor products for benchmarking and cost/product optimization. • Lead cost reduction initiatives through design modifications and process improvements. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with production, QA/QC, procurement, sales, and installation teams. • Support production through design clarifications, troubleshooting, and technical guidance. Documentation & Compliance • Maintain complete technical documentation: drawings, revisions, test reports, design history files. • Ensure compliance with industry standards, certifications, and customer requirements. • Support QMS/ISO audit processes with required design documentation. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers and draftsmen. • Set individual KPIs, review performance, and enhance team capability. Customer Interaction • Understand customer requirements and convert them into practical design solutions. • Participate in technical discussions, presentations, and customer approvals. • Provide engineering support during customer trials, mock-ups, and product demonstrations. Skills • Strong expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD/etc.). • Knowledge of product development lifecycle (PDLC). • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA). • Understanding of materials (aluminium, steel, plastics, die-cast processes). • Experience in prototyping, tooling, mold/die design, and fabrication techniques. • Knowledge of tolerance stack-up, and engineering calculations. • Familiarity with testing standards and certification requirements. • Strong project management and time management skills. • Ability to lead a technical team and drive results. • Good communication, presentation, and customer-handling skills.

Requirements

• Design Management
• Project Execution
• Customer Interaction
• CAD Software
• Team Leadership

Preferred Technologies

• Design Management
• Project Execution
• Customer Interaction
• CAD Software
• Team Leadership

About the company

Unitile has established itself as India’s No.1 Raised Access Floor Brand, known for innovation and trust within the building materials industry. The company has received prestigious awards and certifications for its quality and employee-centric culture, aiming to drive sustainable workspace solutions.