Responsibilities
Innovation & Product Strategy
- Define and execute the R&D roadmap aligned with market trends (IoT, AI, sustainability, energy efficiency, voice control).
- Identify emerging technologies (e.g., sensor fusion, low-power AI, advanced materials) and integrate them into product pipelines.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and patent landscaping.
Product Development
- Oversee full product lifecycle: concept ideation → prototyping → testing → certification → mass production.
- Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing (NPI).
- Work with external partners: ODMs, technology startups, material suppliers, and test labs.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's in
Mechanical Engineering
,
Electrical Engineering
,
Industrial Design
, or related field. - MBA or advanced degree in engineering management is a plus.
Experience
- 8+ years
in consumer appliance R&D, with
3+ years in a leadership role
. - Proven track record of launching
3+ mass-produced appliances
(preferably smart/connected products). - Hands-on experience with
CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)
,
FEA
,
thermal analysis
, and
embedded systems
.