Job Description
Our Client:
Our client is a global children's toys and entertainment company carrying several well-known brands under their umbrella. Their product portfolio includes hard and soft toys and digital entertainment. They are present in more than 20 locations worldwide. In line with sustained positive growth, they are looking to hire a Project Engineering Manager to join their technical team in Vietnam.
The Responsibilities:
* Support the growth of assigned brand portfolio by carrying out all engineering support at vendors on the product development and debug to meet the product specifications and aesthetic requirements
* To work with vendors and Headquarters on product design to hit the target cost
* Handle the consigned material and special components sourcing and cost negotiation
* Assist sourcing, MOQ and cost negotiation on new material
* Provide technical support and debug as needed
* Provide support to the internal group on any production output issues and material authorization review
* Monitor the schedule and on-site support from development start to OBS
* Provide manufacturing support as needed after Production Start
* Perform ad hoc assignments as requested
The Requirements:
* Masters' Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related discipline
* At least 5 years' experience in the (Hard / Soft toys) industry is a must
* Multi-national company experience is a must
* Has knowledge in the (Hard / Soft toys) industry standards for different countries
* Able to make frequent trips to suppliers in SEA as required
* Keen eye on design and aesthetics
* Able to transform vision into clear strategy, goal and objectives
* Familiar with licensed product process and approval
* Able to work from concept drawing through development until production
* Possesses superior problem-solving skills, and independent decision making abilities, all while operating in an extremely demanding, fast-paced team setting
Disclaimer: The Company complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of their age, race, religion, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities. A more detailed discussion of the TGFEP is available on the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) website at https://www.tal.sg/tafep.