Product Development Engineer- Industrial Design

Company Overview:

At Global Leisure we enable our portfolio of brands and our retail partners to create products and experiences that fuel the moments that connect rejuvenate and inspire people. Our collective efforts in research and development manufacturing logistics customer service and marketing is what ultimately drives our success. We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and we bring passion collaboration and commitment to every interaction along the way. We leverage our expertise in fabricating stainless steel cast aluminum cast iron porcelain and other materials to deliver quality products at competitive prices. We create outdoor cooking and heating products including gas grills charcoal grills pellet grills griddles grill accessories and outdoor heaters for the international markets and North American.

We believe that in this fast-paced world we all benefit when we take a moment to be present to celebrate and connect with what matters in life.

Global Leisure. Creating Moments That Matter.

This dynamicrole will be joining our Kowloon Hong Kong office and will work directlywith our office in the US.

We Offer:

• CompetitivePay
• Employer Paid Health Premiums
• MPF Retirement Plan
• Employee Benefits: Annual Leave(accrual) Annual Sick Leave (6)
• 13 Months Salary

Overview:
Product Development Engineer supports product development production quality and engineering alignment by inspecting samples at factory sites approving readiness for shipment and assisting with mass production inspections. Monitors product consistency identifies quality issues and conducts competitive benchmarking to support product requirements. Reviews Product Specification Sheets (PSS) for alignment with engineering drawings identifies risks or gaps and assists with testing validation and performance verification.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of new products from concept through commercialization ensuring alignment with product vision user experience and business objectives.
• Evaluate prototypes development samples and pre-production units to ensure adherence to design intent functionality quality and consumer expectations.
• Travel to factory sites to review development samples conduct product evaluations and support design validation activities.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design and Product Management teams to refine product aesthetics ergonomics usability materials colors finishes and feature sets.
• Review and approve product samples prior to shipment for executive reviews customer presentations and product line evaluations.
• Conduct competitive product research benchmarking and market analysis to identify trends innovations and opportunities for product differentiation.
• Define and document product requirements key features and consumer-focused design attributes.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product specifications align with design intent and production capabilities.
• Review Product Specification Sheets (PSS) engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy consistency and completeness.
• Identify design manufacturing quality and usability risks throughout the product development process and recommend solutions.
• Support the development and execution of product testing plans validation protocols and performance evaluations.
• Assist with production readiness reviews and monitor product quality during pilot and mass production runs.
• Evaluate materials finishes components and construction methods to optimize product performance cost manufacturability and customer experience.
• Work closely with overseas factories and suppliers to communicate design requirements and resolve development issues.

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Product Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in consumer product development industrial design engineering or product engineering.
• Experience developing consumer products from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of industrial design principles user-centered design ergonomics materials manufacturing processes and product aesthetics.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and manufacturing partners.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting prototype development product testing and validation activities.
• Knowledge of materials finishes color development and manufacturing techniques used in consumer products.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed including China Indonesia Malaysia and Hong Kong.
• Experience within outdoor living outdoor heating grilling appliances or consumer durable goods industries is preferred.

At Nexgrill were all about bringing people together around the grill. Since 1993 weve been crafting quality outdoor cooking productsgas grills charcoal grills griddles and moredesigned to create memorable moments. With expertise in stainless steel cast aluminum and more we deliver top-tier products at competitive prices.

What We Offer:

100% employer-paid HMO health care plan

Voluntary Benefits: Dental Vision Term Life Accident Critical Illness and Pet Insurance

401(K) Safe Harbor Plan for your future

Generous paid time off for work-life balance

Growth through training and development

Fun engaging work environment

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