Job Summary:
You shall be responsible for research and development of new products, quality control, technical approvals, control of assigned product/product line from conception, prototyping, product testing, final product launches, meeting financial and corporate growth objectives.
You shall participate proactively in overall product strategy, research and development, and driving development schedules and budgets.
You will work closely with in-house designer or external designer, including all functional groups to develop new products or rejuvenation of existing products. This includes sourcing for manufacturers, negotiating, coordinating and visiting factories for quality control and audits.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop product designs from design staff or manufacturers concepts.
• Review existing products for attribute enhancements and rejuvenation.
• Evaluate and optimize product concepts for technical or mechanical function, manufacturability, packaging and material handling.
• Generate finalised engineering product drawings with critical dimensions, performance specifications, and quality specifications (standards and test procedures).
• Ensures that new products function properly, meet specifications, safety and regulatory standards and timing objectives.
• Generate product prototypes and perform product testing for internal evaluation and consumer feedback.
• Develop and evaluate cost analysis for new and modified product concepts from design through to production and launch to maximise product value.
• Plan and coordinate new product development as part of cross-function. development team including product management, marketing, finance and supply teams. Maintain product development schedules.
• Implement new products from prototyping, mold development, sample production, qualification, evaluation through first production run (launch).
• Set up quality control system and technical support in solving product quality problems with new and existing products.
• Assess, conduct factory visits and audit on manufacturers to ensure durability and quality of products.
• Liaise with testing bodies to ensure that product specifications are met and relevant approvals are obtained.
• Work on special projects as assigned such as evaluating competitive product, new processes, material, technologies and innovation
• Work closely with manufacturer to ensure manufacturability of product in accordance with our specification, performance, quality standards, cost, functionality, marketability and timely launch.
• Conduct market study and research for better product design that meet functionality and manufacturability issues
• Keep abreast of product standards and maintain records of standards.
• Prepare technical/product specifications for marketing purposes.
Job Requirements
• Diploma in a related field.
• Possess 3 years of related experience in research and development of new products.
• Strong creativity and technical knowledge of design, materials, and manufacturing processes (e.g., plastic, metal, textiles).
• Proven ability to develop concepts from design briefs into innovative solutions.
• Solid understanding of consumer needs, product aesthetics, and functionality.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to present ideas to colleagues, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel for factory audits, quality control, and vendor coordination.
