Product Development Engineer
We are inviting product development expert to join our Asia Sourcing team based in Hong Kong. The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the development of the new eyewear models as assigned. The role leads the development process with suppliers and ensures that all design, technical construction, quality and legal requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Following through product development process, which includes evaluating capability of the different suppliers versus the requirements of assigned models, coordinating Chinese manufacturers on the technical development of the new models, foreseeing and solving potential technical, quality and production issues, and inspecting test samples to ensure compliance with technical drawings and design requirements;
- To keep the schedule monitored of each model under development in accordance to the given deadlines;
- To carry out weekly visits to the production lines of the suppliers and monitor the status of industrialization process of the models under development;
- To process requests from Design Department regarding production processes, materials and product information;
- To control all the relevant documentation for the technical package of each model (Drawings, BOM, CE test reports..).
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Engineering or relevant technical subject;
- At least 4 years' product development experience in optical/ accessories/ watch/ jewelry / toys industry;
- Proficient in using CAD software (2D)
- Ability to independently read, assess and check technical drawings;
- Experience in quality and/or production roles is a plus;
- Proactive, independent, self-motivated and able to work under pressure;
- Strong attitude to teamwork;
- Strong problem solving skills;
- Target oriented, ability to implement and drive processes;
- Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Interested parties please send your application together with latest and expected package to us. All information received will be used for recruitment purpose only.
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) Safilo is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of sunglasses, optical frames, sports eyewear and related products. Thanks to strong craftsmanship expertise dating back to 1878, Safilo translates its designs into high-quality products according to the Italian tradition.
Safilo’s portfolio encompasses its own core brands – Carrera, Polaroid, Smith, Safilo, Blenders, Privé Revaux, and licensed brands Banana Republic, BOSS, David Beckham, Elie Saab, Fendi, Fossil, Givenchy, havaianas, HUGO, Isabel Marant, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, kate spade new york, Levi’s, Liz Claiborne, Love Moschino, Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Missoni, M Missoni, Moschino, Pierre Cardin, PORTS, rag&bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Jeans and Under Armour.
The Group has 6 directly owned plants, three in Italy and three abroad (Slovenia, US and China). Through an extensive wholly owned network of subsidiaries in 40 countries and more than 50 distribution partners in key markets throughout North and Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and China, Safilo is committed to quality distribution of its products in nearly 100,000 selected points of sale worldwide.
Safilo is focused on creative abilities, quality product development and wholesale. The distribution model allows for full appreciation of the best quality product, together with a neutral distribution policy tailored to the needs of the brand.