IP Protection QA Director — Asia Manufacturing

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is recruiting for a senior IP and Quality Assurance leader to oversee protection of product designs, tooling, packaging, and confidential processes across Asia manufacturing operations.

You will conduct factory audits, establish governance, and partner with global security, legal, and operations teams to drive risk-based improvements and protect global brands and licensed products.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in manufacturing audits, quality/compliance, supply chain risk, or IP protection in consumer products, toys, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of factory operations, supplier management, and manufacturing processes across Asia.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin and Cantonese; willingness to travel frequently within Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA with Intellectual Property focus program across Asia manufacturing operations.
• Protect product designs, tooling, packaging, prototypes, trade secrets, and confidential processes.
• Conduct factory audits and risk assessments to identify IP vulnerabilities and strengthen controls.
• Establish and maintain robust chain-of-custody, asset tracking, and IP governance.
• Ensure manufacturing partners comply with confidentiality, licensing, and security requirements.
• Investigate IP breaches and coordinate with global security, legal, and operations for corrective actions.
• Develop IP protection policies, audit frameworks, and training programs for internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare audit findings, risk reports, and leadership-ready recommendations.
• Deliver training, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to protect global brands.

Skills

Quality Assurance

IP protection

Auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder influence

Reporting

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality/Supply Chain

Job description

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is recruiting for a senior IP and Quality Assurance leader to oversee protection of product designs, tooling, packaging, and confidential processes across Asia manufacturing operations.

You will conduct factory audits, establish governance, and partner with global security, legal, and operations teams to drive risk-based improvements and protect global brands and licensed products.