Job Description Summary: China R&D Leader This position shall work mainly on new product design and development. It is expected to successfully lead a team to drive regional and local goals on new product design and sustaining engineering. This position is based in Ningbo China and reports to Operations Director. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: ? Leads R&D team to closely work with marketing, sales, production, quality and sourcing teams for new product development from concept through design and validation to final production ? Takes lead on design and its optimization of product with short time-to-market at competitive cost ? Ensures design quality by using critical six-sigma tools like VOC, DOE, DFX, with sharp mind-set of six-sigma design or concurrent engineering ? Coach young engineers on efficient and effective way/methodology and motivate the team for innovation ? Supports the organization’s intellectual property strategy by documenting data and independent, unique and patentable ideas that results from experimentations and concept generation activities. ? Ensures quality in a product’s design for usability, reliability, functionality, marketability, and manufacturability ? Keeps abreast of latest developments in new technology which should include smart and connected products and automation, etc. ? Researches new processes or materials for possible new product development ? Applies Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability methods to achieve project objectives ? Ensures proper design and development documentation EDUCATION: Bachelor or above, majored in mechanical engineering, or HVAC, Master degree preferred MANAGEMENT: R&D team QUALIFICATIONS: ? Strong background on design and development of mechanical products (intelligence control products experience is a strong plus, at least similar project management experience) ? Proven track record of launching new products to meet customer demand in an efficient manner ? Experience leading a team of engineers and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders ? Good oral and written English (working language is English with major stakeholders overseas) ? Strong communication and project management skills