pIn this role you lead the end-to-end RD process to invent and improve small home appliances, aligning product vision with quality, cost, and schedules.
You'll work with cross-functional teams to identify needs, guide design and development, and coordinate with suppliers to scale concepts to market.
You'll manage prototyping, testing, regulatory compliance, and IP protection, driving continuous improvement.
This position offers impact across product strategy, supplier collaboration, and innovation in a hands-on leadership capacity.
You will shape high-velocity product development in a technically demanding domain.
/pulliWellbeing initiatives (engagement survey, welfare program, health insurance) /liliWork-life balance (flexible work hours, lavoro da remoto) /liliLearning Development opportunities (hard and soft skills training, performance appraisal, internal job posting, international career paths) /liliPartnerships and shopping programs (special price for company products, external partnerships discounts, smart lockers) /liliMeal tickets /liliCollaborate with Marketing and Design to identify consumer needs, trends, and competitors; stay current with tech and materials in small appliances.
/liliLead idea generation sessions with cross-functional teams for new products or enhancements.
/liliOversee end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization; coordinate with engineers, designers, and suppliers to meet quality, cost, and timelines.
/liliSupervise prototyping and testing to validate functionality, performance, and user experience; iterate based on feedback.




/liliEnsure regulatory compliance by working with the Standards Approval team on safety, performance, and environmental standards.
/liliCollaborate with Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, and Production to align development with market demand and production capabilities.
/liliManage RD budgets and allocate resources to maximize ROI.
/liliIdentify opportunities to patent inventions or design elements to protect IP.
/liliImplement continuous improvement across product design, development methodologies, and innovation practices.
/liliCommunicate progress and challenges to senior management and stakeholders with regular updates.
/liliCoordinate and manage suppliers in China to support development and production.
/liliBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering /liliExperience designing mechanical components and systems /liliExperience dealing with suppliers in China /liliProficiency with 3D design tools (Siemens NX) /liliIn-depth knowledge of plastic materials /liliUnderstanding of mechanical processing technologies including injection molding and die casting /liliFamiliarity with rapid prototyping technologies /liliKnowledge of mass production product development /liliExperience with laboratory equipment and test result evaluation /liliKnowledge of simulation tools (MOLDFLOW, FEM Analysis) is preferred /liliWillingness to travel /liliStrong awareness of cyber security and information protection principles /lilicreative and innovative problem solver /liliflexible and adaptable /liliplastic materials knowledge /li /ul #J-*****-Ljbffr

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