Drinkware Product Engineer: Innovation & Production

BDA, LLC; Hong Kong; Hybride; HKD 586 000 - 665 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BDA is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer specializing in drinkware to lead technical development and manufacturing execution from concept to production. You will collaborate with product management, design, global sourcing, and manufacturing partners to translate concepts into production-ready drinkware.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with stainless steel, plastic, and ceramic drinkware, and a strong grasp of materials, tooling, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of product engineering or development experience.
• Experience with stainless steel, injection molding, and ceramics.
• Strong knowledge of drinkware construction and materials.
• Experience with China manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical development of drinkware products, including insulated bottles, tumblers, mugs, hydration products, lids, closures, and accessories.
• Translate product concepts and design requirements into engineering specifications, technical drawings, prototypes, and production-ready products.
• Apply expertise in stainless steel, plastics, ceramics, and other materials to optimize product performance, durability, functionality, and cost.
• Evaluate construction methods, vacuum insulation, sealing systems, surface treatments, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams to identify engineering solutions that support product innovation and differentiation.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes, conduct performance testing, and recommend modifications before production approval.
• Partner directly with manufacturing facilities across China and other Asian markets to evaluate technical capabilities, tooling requirements, and production readiness.
• Provide engineering support during tooling development, sampling, pilot production, and mass manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product construction, material utilization, and production costs.
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams and suppliers on manufacturing feasibility, technical negotiations, cost engineering, and product improvements.
• Troubleshoot engineering and manufacturing challenges, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, finishes, and supplier capabilities within the drinkware industry.

Connaissances

Stainless steel drinkware

Plastic injection molding

Ceramic manufacturing

CAD software

Engineering documentation

Quality standards

Project management

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

BDA is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer specializing in drinkware to lead technical development and manufacturing execution from concept to production. You will collaborate with product management, design, global sourcing, and manufacturing partners to translate concepts into production-ready drinkware.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with stainless steel, plastic, and ceramic drinkware, and a strong grasp of materials, tooling, and cost optimization.