Responsibilities

• • Lead and mentor the Research and Development teams focused on creating new products in the mobile accessories and small domestic appliance (SDA) sectors, providing guidance and training as needed.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including Product, Design & Engineering, Research Advocates, and Materials Design Engineers at varying levels of expertise.
  • Contribute to new product development, from category planning and early concept stages to market-ready trials, aligning with development strategy, quality systems, and processes.
  • Review technical reports and design documentation, such as product evaluation reports and specifications for materials, samples, tooling, and packaging, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  • Oversee new product, material, and process development, including initial characterization, verification, and validation as per company procedures.
  • Manage the Product Category roadmap.
  • Create cost and time plans for ARD & RD projects, monitoring adherence and implementing necessary mitigation strategies.
  • Provide design direction and technical input for activities and business decisions within your area of expertise.
  • Support research efforts with distributor co-creation and handle complex customer complaints, assisting QARA in technical investigations and regulatory submissions.
  • Serve as the product design and technical authority for the product portfolio, both internally and externally.
  • Work closely with QARA, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth transitions through the NPD pipeline.
  • Build relationships with external technical partners and ARD consultancies to support R&D strategic plans.
  • Assess and minimize risks using company compliance methodologies as appropriate.
  • Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BoM) using ERP system, determining new product costs and market projections.
  • Oversee departmental budgets, adhering to approved budgets and schedules, and contribute to the annual strategic plan.
  • Uphold and promote commitment to product innovation and reliability standards.

Requirements

• Understanding of Design Thinking principles and Value Proposition approaches.
• Degree in a relevant field such as Product/Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent academic/work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Design Engineering/Product Design within a product development role, with a strong passion for design, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative spirit.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks or similar software.
• Strong technical and innovation background, capable of delivering projects from concept to manufacture, with a deep understanding of the product development process.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of identifying and analyzing issues and generating compliant design solutions through root cause analysis.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A drive to explore and innovate, with a passion for researching new processes and technologies and translating ideas into new product offerings.
• Good understanding of product-market fit principles for high-volume consumable products.
• Design experience in the medical device field is advantageous but not required; all product design experience is valued.
• Familiarity with design engineering analysis and a working knowledge of design processes and minimum variable product approaches.
• Experience in wearable technology, mobile accessories, power banks, small domestic appliances, or IoT devices is a plus.
• Essential leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and budgets with a forward-thinking approach.
• Capability to implement long-term R&D strategies that align with company objectives.