PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• ** Responsibilities
• § Generate detailed manufacturing drawings in Solid works based on industrial designs, sketches and samples in a timely manner.
• § Lead vendor sampling, testing through product launch.
• § Resolve product issues by addressing process and structural issues with the factory, identify and execute cost engineering projects with operations.
• § Technical support and troubleshooting during pilot & mass production run.
• § Involve project meeting and keep projects tracking records.
• § Source suppliers (if needed) for sample development.
• § Manage development of samples, including complete sample tracking process, to ensure samples arrive on-time to meet calendar deadlines.
• § Report to CEO the progress of product development with images, reports.
• § Be the primary point of communication between product team and manufacturers on all development details.
• § Communicate construction details, drawings, dimensions, and material specifications to vendors and suppliers.
• § Oversee all qualities aspect during pilot/ mass production.
• § Organize production with BOMs and QC Checklists.
• § Report all exceptions and issues in the shared calendar.
• § Propose/recommend improvement solutions in re-arranging production process.
• § Other duties as assigned.

Development

• § Develop new products with suppliers.
• § Develop new systems to ensure the production process is optimized.
• § Coordinating between suppliers for correct and smooth product development.
• § Work closely and strongly with suppliers and their staff.

Communication

• § Reply to all emails within 24 hours.
• As we have our office in the UK, some flexibility is required with the different time zones. Please be able to communicate sometimes during UK business hours.
• ** Requirements
• § American/British working style.
• § Work both in the office and at factory.
• § Provide AutoCAD drawings within 2 working days.
• § BA or Diploma with major in Engineering.

Experience

• § At least 3 year-experience in construction engineering.
• § Experience in furniture construction.
• § Experience working with US, UK or Europe based companies is a PLUS.
• § Experience working with subcontractors.
• § Experience with MDF/HDF and Metal (inox and brass)
• § Well organized in PLANNING sample production.
• § Able to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• § Male.

Knowledge of

• § Able to advise on technical furniture construction.
• § Furniture materials (especially lacquer) is a PLUS.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings (Solid works drawings)
• ** Benefits
• § Will be supported visa, work permit, resident card
• § 13th months salary
• § PTI Insurance
• § Performance Bonus 2 times/ year
• § One-way air ticket, and 07 days at a hotel to find a home for the candidate from abroad
• § There is a shuttle bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Duong