Assistant Manager & Senior Engineer R&D - Product Development

Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home appliance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional for New Product Development. The role involves technical leadership in product modifications, managing test plans, and ensuring a successful product launch. Candidates should have at least 5–7 years in R&D or product development, along with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate across cultures are essential. Experience in home appliance development is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years working experience in R&D / Product development / New Product Development.
• Strong understanding of mass production process and quality control principles.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and drive product modifications.
• Define and manage comprehensive test plans for product performance.
• Track project timelines, identify risks and report on key milestones.

Skills

New product research and development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Electronics

Job description

New Product Development (Home Appliances)

• Lead technical discussions, drive product modifications and ensure clear communication of all requirements and specifications.
• Define and manage comprehensive test plans, including in-house testing, field trials and reliability assessments to validate product performance in the local Malaysian environment.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of complex engineering reports and test data.
• Provide on‑site technical support during pilot runs and the initial mass production ramp‑up to troubleshoot and resolve issues in real‑time.

Project Management

• Track project timelines, identify risks and report on key milestones.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with suppliers, driving the project from kick‑off to mass production.
• Collabor to ensure a smooth and successful product development and launch.
• Initiate and manage cost‑down projects for products already in the market to improve long‑term profitability.
• Product / Component / Process enhancement by improving efficiency or cost while maintaining product quality.
• Manage and implement changes to a product's design, components or manufacturing procedures after its launch.
• Failure analysis and root cause verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Electronics.
• Minimum 5–7 years working experience in R&D / Product development / New Product Development.
• New product research and development skills.
• Strong understanding of mass production process and quality control principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skill.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in home appliance or consumer electronics products development is an added advantage.