Product Development Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to lead the development and testing of new products in collaboration with our US headquarters, cross‑functional teams and external vendors. The role ensures that products meet quality, aesthetic, testing and cost targets while maintaining compliance with relevant standards.

Key responsibilities

• Drive product development and testing, coordinating with vendors and the US HQ design team to define construction specifications and CAD drawings.
• Act as the primary communication link between vendors and headquarters throughout the development cycle.
• Monitor sampling, review sample quality, workmanship and finishings against specifications.
• Identify construction or material risks and propose corrective actions.
• Provide cost‑saving recommendations to the business team.
• Review and approve AI and PDS files, stay current with testing protocols, and verify standards with the Singapore QA team and third‑party labs.
• Oversee vendor testing at labs and lead pre‑production meetings to set bulk quality standards.
• Work with QA to root‑cause production failures and improve bulk quality.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Required profile

• Strong product knowledge and ability to read and edit CAD drawings.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Team‑oriented mindset and willingness to travel frequently.

Required skills

• CAD (drawing creation, editing, and interpretation)