Our client is a leading OEM manufacturer specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing premier electrical household appliances for worldwide brand names.  Due to their continued business growth in Asia, they are now looking for a seasoned R&D professional to be part of their growing team.    Report directly to the Group Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for controlling, coordinating and carrying out research in various company departments, guaranteeing the continuous innovation of products and work processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the R&D team with the focus on both product design and process innovation.
• Study and develop technological innovation with the aim of improving products, creating new ones and making production processes more efficient.
• Collaborate with various departments from engineering, production to marketing, through to quality control and sales on product feasibility.
• Redesign existing products to enhance functionality or/and reduce costs.
• Analyze trends, demand and target customer and reference market needs in collaboration with the sales/marketing department in order to anticipate trends.
• Create design projects and specification sheets. Present product designs to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate, identify and process various projects, establishing their feasibility in terms of investment and financing opportunities.
• Continuously improve the company’s R&D capabilities of the engineering team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.  MBA will be an advantage.
• At least 18 years of experience in electrical/mechanical and/or electronics product design and project development, with successful track records in product design (not parts) and process innovations.
• Flexible and creative, without ever losing sight of the practicality of their work.
• Aware of the trends and technology related to the electrical and electronic appliances sector.
• Able to easily use various IT tools such as databases, design software and presentation software.
• Familiar with the regulations regarding product and process certification and compliance, as well as various project management techniques (activities, materials, timings, human and financial resources).
• Able to analyze the reference market and its competitive dynamics, in order to make work processes more efficient. 
• Able to forge internal and external business relationships and must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Resourceful, open-minded and curious, as well as in possession of good leadership and managerial skills.

Interested parties please send in your full resumes in confidence quoting the reference number “EHCAS – 2602252”. All the information received will be kept in strict confidence and solely for recruitment purpose.

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