R&D Director

About the job

About the Company

A global consumer goods manufacturer specializing in appliances and home development solutions. With strong R&D and manufacturing presence in Asia, the company is committed to delivering high‑quality products through continuous innovation, sustainable development, and operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop a team of project managers, engineers, and lab staff.
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality, cost competitiveness, and launch deadlines.
• Respect and enforce new product development processes in line with global procedures.
• Drive the project portfolio, analyzing risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide efficient reporting, alerting when necessary, and supporting decision‑making.
• Build trust and collaboration with related departments, suppliers, and customers.

Product Development & Execution

• Propose optimal options for product development aligned with industrial strategy.
• Define project goals, anticipate difficulties, and implement action plans.
• Manage development resources and project investments.
• Lead project progress reviews and report to product committees and business units.
• Ensure competitiveness of technical ranges (components, sub‑sets, platforms).
• Oversee technical projects such as part development, component standardization, value engineering, and cost optimization.
• Manage finished goods projects across innovation, design‑to‑cost, and CKD/SKD models, following validation gates from pre‑study to market launch.

Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration

• Work with various departments across the global organization in matrix and hierarchical structures.
• Collaborate with suppliers under the purchasing department to maximize benefits and optimize solutions.
• Communicate regularly with business units and subsidiaries on project status, reporting progress, and activating back‑up plans when needed.
• Coordinate transversal teamwork with local teams on project actions and business support.
• Engage with third parties such as certification bodies, standards authorities, and partners.

Sustainable Development

• Integrate principles of ethics, social responsibility, HR, and environmental sustainability into R&D activities.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering; MBA in technical management is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in new product development projects.
• Strong background in electrical appliance development.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Vietnam with good awareness of local culture and context.
• Ability to manage teams, resources, and investments effectively.
• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, value analysis, test plans, design reviews).
• Experience collaborating with product marketing and understanding consumer goods markets.
• Strong leadership skills: ability to set objectives, delegate, and develop employees.

To apply, please send your updated CV to Chien Nguyen at [email protected], quoting the job title or Click Apply Now.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.