R & D Engineer

R & D Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Product Development, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a similar discipline is highly desirable.
• Strong creative mindset with a proven ability to ideate and conceptualize new products and solutions.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are a must to efficiently manage documentation, schedules, and project details.
• Familiarity with patent processes and the ability to work closely with the legal team is advantageous.
• Possess analytical skills to evaluate the feasibility and market potential of new product ideas.
• Have a meticulous approach to organizing and maintaining documents is vital for this role.
• Proven experience in project management, including creating plans, and schedules, and coordinating meetings and visits with manufacturers.
• An understanding of marketing principles and the ability to work with in-house creatives on product packaging and collateral materials.

Responsibilities

• Assume the administrative role of the Product Development department, ensuring smooth operations and organization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, researching and applying innovations to diffuser machines and related products.
• Administer the eQMS and provide support for PLM.
• Oversee product A/B testing to ensure accurate results.
• Ensure reliable outcomes through thorough prototype testing.
• Manage the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process.
• Support other departments by creating product Work Instructions (WI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with third-party fillers and the warehouse to ensure adherence to proper procedures.
• Collaborate with our dynamic team to generate fresh and imaginative product ideas that captivate our customers.
• Contribute ideas and solutions for presenting our products in retail stores, making sure they stand out.
• Initiate collaborations with other brands, exploring opportunities for partnership and mutual growth.
• Assist in managing documentation and work closely with the legal team for patenting future New Product Developments (NPD).
• Engage and work collaboratively with various departments to support NPD operations, sales, and marketing efforts.
• Keep track of all NPD updates and effectively communicate this information to other departments and executives.
• Work alongside the Product Manager to liaise with vendors and oversee the production process.
• Help identify better solutions for existing products, constantly striving for improvement.
• Help develop packaging and other collateral for NPD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with patent processes and the ability to work closely with the legal team is advantageous.