QA Director (IP Focus) - Toys

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd seeks an experienced IP Protection Lead to oversee a cross‑regional QA program across Asia’s manufacturing network. You will safeguard trade secrets, designs, and confidential processes while driving compliance, governance, and risk mitigation with global teams.

Responsibilities include conducting factory audits, strengthening custody controls, and delivering training. The role requires strong auditing, analytical, and reporting skills, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing audits, quality/compliance, supply chain risk, or IP protection in consumer products or toys.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive compliance across global teams.
• Excellent auditing, analytical, investigation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Auditing

Quality compliance

IP protection

Stakeholder influence

Risk assessment

Reporting & analytics

Multilingual

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality degree

Job description

This high-impact leadership role combines auditing, risk management, factory governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure product innovation, trade secrets, molds, packaging, and proprietary processes remain fully protected from development through production.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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

Job Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate.