Design Principle Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and development of new products, ensuring they meet all functional, cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
• Define and manage detailed product design specifications, technical risk assessments, and validation plans.
• Champion DFM/DFA and value engineering initiatives to optimize product cost, quality, and manufacturability without compromising design intent.
• Oversee the creation and release of all engineering documentation, including 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with external design firms, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and seamless production launch.
• Manage the team’s workload, conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and facilitate targeted training and professional development programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 9-12+ years of experience in product design and development, R&D, preferably in consumer durables, home appliances, or a related high-volume manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle for multiple complex projects, launching them on time, within budget, and to specification.

2. Technical Skills & Expertise (Must-Have)

• Product Development Lifecycle: Mastery of stage-gate NPD processes from concept to mass production and sustaining engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX), strong skills in tolerance analysis (GD&T), FEA, and rapid prototyping.
• Design for Excellence: Proven expertise in DFM/DFA for injection molding and other high-volume processes.
• Quality & Validation: Deep experience with prototyping, validation testing, root cause analysis, and FMEA.
• Regulatory Standards: In-depth knowledge of global safety and performance standards (UL, IEC, CE, CSA) and environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, WEEE).
• Tooling & Manufacturing: Hands-on experience collaborating with tooling shops and suppliers on mold design, material selection, and process optimization.

3. Leadership & Managerial Competencies

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, mentor, and inspire a team of design engineers.
• Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet critical deadlines.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically, contribute to technology roadmaps, and align engineering projects with broader business goals.
• Cross-Functional Influence: A collaborative leader with a proven ability to partner with Industrial Design, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve conflicts and drive consensus.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present confidently to senior leadership.

4. Personal Attributes & Soft Skills

• Results-Oriented: A strong focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Problem-Solver: A creative and analytical approach to solving complex technical and logistical challenges.
• Innovative Thinker: A passion for technology, innovation, and continuous improvement. Proactive in researching and implementing new materials, processes, and design methodologies.
• Agile & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can effectively navigate ambiguity and change.
• Travel to PRC upon request

Interested parties, please send your full resume stating your expected salary and date of availability to Human Resources Department for application.  We offer successful candidates an attractive remuneration packages (Basic salary + Bonus +medical) and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment.  (Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only)