Product Development Leader

Focuslight Switzerland; Neuenburg; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the optical industry seeks a Product Development Leader who will drive product development from concept to mass production. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, market analysis, and providing pre-sales and post-sales technical support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Optical or related fields and experience in the automotive industry.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product development.
• Track record of delivering products from concept to mass production.
• Experience in MLA or automotive lighting development is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define product development objectives and milestones.
• Lead end-to-end product development, ensuring quality and timeline targets.
• Collaborate to drive product design and pilot production.

Kenntnisse

Optical product design

Customer needs analysis

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical, Engineering, Industrial Design

Tools

Optical product design tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Product Development Leader

Base：Global (Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, China)

Job Responsibilities:

1.Product Definition & Market Analysis

• Participate in technical analysis of target markets, customer needs, and competitive landscape to evaluate product technical requirements.
• Formulate detailed product technical specifications under the guidance of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and align with business objectives.
• Systematically position products and develop proposals leveraging existing company capabilities or product platforms to support PLM/PM in business decision-making.

2.Product Development & Management

• Define product development technical objectives, milestones, and volume production plans based on business and technical requirements.
• Lead end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and sample delivery, ensuring alignment with quality and timeline targets.
• Collaborate closely with Program Managers and Manufacturing/Process Engineering teams to drive product design, pilot production, and transition to mass production.
• Monitor product development progress, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with technical and quality standards until successful handover to production.

3.Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Technical Support

• Analyze customer needs in coordination with PLM and Sales teams, conduct technical feasibility assessments, and provide solution proposals with delivery plans.
• Engage directly in customer technical discussions when required, ensuring accurate understanding of requirements and resolving product-related challenges.
• Support the sales team in pre-sales activities by addressing technical inquiries and demonstrating product capabilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues encountered by customers during product use, ensuring high satisfaction before and during volume production.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product development, MLA or automotive lighting development related experience is plus.
• Proven track record of delivering products from concept to mass production, preferably in automotive industry.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Optical product design tools, testing protocols, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to customer needs into technical specifications and actionable development plans.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and drive projects under tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal/written skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (Sales, Customers, Executives).
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset to troubleshoot technical challenges and propose data-driven solutions.
• Customer-Centric: Passion for understanding and addressing customer pain points pre- and post-sales.