QA Director (IP Focus) - Toys

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

• Strategic Global Exposure
• Regional Influence Across Asia

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised market leader in the toy and consumer products industry, with a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and licensed products sold worldwide. The company operates a sophisticated international sourcing and manufacturing network throughout Asia and is committed to protecting innovation, safeguarding intellectual property, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Job Description

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

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years experience in manufacturing audits, quality/compliance, supply chain risk, or IP protection within consumer products, toys, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of factory operations, supplier management, and manufacturing processes across Asia.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive compliance initiatives across regional and global teams.
• Excellent auditing, analytical, investigation, and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin and Cantonese
• Willing to travel frequently within Asia

What's on Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate.