SENIOR PRODUCT R&D MANAGER / RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – ODM electronic product manufacturer

Company: CPJobs International
Apply for the SENIOR PRODUCT R&D MANAGER / RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – ODM electronic product manufacturer
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

  • We are an ODM manufacturing group that designs and develops electronic products for global customers.

  • Our parent company is an EMS group with advanced manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong, Dongguan, and Southeast Asia, providing strong production support for our ODM business.

  • Our product range includes electronic products, home appliances, and industrial power control applications.

  • We are committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and offer a stable and growth-oriented environment for career development.

ROLE MISSION :

  • Lead the product development function and drive electronic products from concept to mass production.

  • Act as the main technical contact for customers, turning product requirements into practical and manufacturable solutions, while guiding the engineering team to deliver reliable and competitive products.

  • This role reports directly to the Engineering Director.

ROLE SUMMARY :

  • This is a leadership role responsible for managing ODM product development from start to finish.

  • You will work closely with customers and internal teams, and provide technical leadership to the electronics hardware engineering team.

  • The role requires strong technical knowledge, good project coordination skills, and solid experience in electronic product design and development, especially in home appliances or industrial power control applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

  • Lead the design and development of electronic products for ODM projects.

  • Manage the full product development process from concept to mass production.

  • Act as the technical expert for customers and provide practical engineering solutions.

  • Handle component selection, schematics, circuit design, PCB layout, debugging, testing, validation, and product improvement.

  • Review product specifications, prototypes, test results, and technical documents.

  • Ensure products meet technical, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

  • Work closely with the Mechanical Engineering Manager and Software Engineering Manager to support product development and project execution.

  • Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, QA, Manufacturing, and other internal teams.

  • Join regular customer conference calls to review project progress, technical issues, and development plans.

  • Provide technical support and problem-solving during development and production.

  • Drive product improvement, cost reduction, and engineering efficiency.

  • Support suppliers and contract manufacturers on technical matters when needed.

  • Lead, coach, and mentor the electronics hardware engineering team.

  • Report project progress, technical issues, and development plans to the Engineering Director.

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Over 10 years of relevant experience in electronic product design and development.

  • Strong background in product design, circuit design, product testing, and new product introduction.

  • Experience in home appliances or industrial power control applications is highly preferred.

  • Project management experience is an advantage.

  • Proven experience in managing engineering projects and leading a team.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.

  • Good command of English, Chinese, and Mandarin.

  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word.

  • Able to work independently and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026