Junior Product Developer at SMD Technologies

Job Overview:

• The Junior Product Developer will support the end-to-end development of new products and enhancements to existing products across multiple consumer categories. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, market-relevant products from conception to launch.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Development Support:

• Assist senior developers with product concepts, prototypes, and specifications.
• Participate in brainstorming and idea generation.
• Support refinement of existing product lines.

Market Research & Insights:

• Conduct trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research.
• Analyse market and category data to guide product decisions.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Participate in product testing and QA processes.
• Assist in documenting test results.

Documentation & Administration:

• Maintain product documentation including manuals, specs, and technical sheets.

Project Coordination:

• Track product development timelines and milestones.
• Report project progress and escalate risks.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers.

Category Management:

• Support category growth with the sales team.
• Ensure product availability aligned with customer requirements.
• Use PowerBI to track performance and identify insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with sales, marketing, compliance, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Assist with packaging, marketing briefs, and related tasks.

Reporting & Data Analysis:

• Prepare performance reports in PowerBI.
• Analyse sales data to forecast trends and identify opportunities.

Customer Feedback & Improvement:

• Collect and analyse customer feedback.
• Recommend improvements and enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Up to 3 years’ product development or related experience.
• Knowledge of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Preferred:

• Experience in consumer electronics, appliances, personal care, FMCG, or retail.