Assistant Manager/ Senior R&D Engineer - 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 to lead new product development. Responsibilities include managing technical discussions, defining test plans, and handling project timelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing and 3-7 years in R&D. Strong skills in product development and analytics are crucial. Perks include medical and dental coverage, performance bonuses, and more. Join us to innovate and enhance living environments.

Benefits

Medical allowance

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental coverage

Sports (e.g. gym)

Vision coverage

Outpatient medical card

Yearly performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3‑7 years working experience in R&D/Product development/New Product Development.
• Experience in home appliance or consumer electronics is an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and manage product modifications.
• Define and manage comprehensive test plans for product validation.
• Track project timelines and key milestones.

Skills

New product research and development skills

Strong understanding of mass production processes

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication skills

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.

Collaborate with crossing departments or divisions to ensure a smooth and successful product development and product launch.

Initiate and manage cost‑down projects for products already in the market to improve long‑term profitability.

Product / Component / Process enhancement by improving the 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 3‑7 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 skills.

Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Experience in home appliance or consumer electronics product development is an added advantage.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental coverage
• Sports (e.g. gym)
• Vision coverage
• Outpatient medical card
• Yearly performance bonus

Coway has been dedicated to researching and developing environmental solutions, particularly in personal health and wellbeing. The company focuses on high‑tech products that combine innovation with modern design, aiming to create cleaner and healthier living environments.