Head of Product Development, R&D (Connectivity Tech / Central)

EA RECRUITMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore seeks an experienced technical product manager to coordinate with APAC product development teams and manage product specifications to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics or a related field, along with 8-12 years of experience in product development, especially in connectivity technology. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Variable Bonuses

Excellent Welfare & Benefits

Qualifications

• 8 - 12 years of experience in leading a technical product team.
• Experience in development of technical products, ideally in connectivity technology.
• Strong understanding of product specification and management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with APAC product development teams for project allocation.
• Support the Singapore laboratory's product testing mission.
• Guide the development teams with technical support and feedback.
• Manage technical aspects and specifications of products.

Skills

Technical product development

Team leadership

Resource and budget planning

Market trend evaluation

Technical documentation preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics / Industry Engineering

Job description

• MNC Manufacturing Company (Cable & Connectivity Technology)

• Company located at Central – Southpoint

• Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm

• Variable Bonuses + Excellent Welfare & Benefits

Job Scope

• Coordinate with APAC product development teams for appropriate allocation of product/projects and in alignment with product cluster management with respect to new product specification and designs for different product applications and requirements.

• Support the expansion of company Singapore laboratory with the mission of testing supplier products (control & data cables) as part of global laboratory network.
• Coordinate with global R&D and company Engineering AG for developing patent strategy in APAC.

• Technical guidance/support of the series development teams in APAC, including regular feedback and development discussions.

• Planning of resources and budgets for development projects.

• Manage the product technical aspects/product specification to fulfil the product requirements defined by product management to fulfil the customer needs and achieve the business’ short- and long-term goals.

• Responsible for technical data sheets (TDS) for customised products (SPP) to support procurement team.
• Responsible for technical coordination with product owner/product management, procurement and quality adoption projects with supplier (APAC factories/vendors).
• Contribution to the definition of product strategy and roadmap.
• Evaluation of new technologies and market trends relevant to series development.

• Support in industrialization and market launch of new products.

• Preparation of technical documentation and decision papers for standard and special products as per company Corporate Directive.
• Technical direction of development projects as well as selection of technologies, materials and suppliers within defined guidelines.
• All relevant information and next steps as per organisational guidelines.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics / Industry Engineering & above
• 8 - 12 years of experience in leading a technical product team
• Professional experience in development of technical products, ideally in the field of connectivity technology and in an internationally operating corporation

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume:

• Work experiences and job responsibilities
• Current and Expected salary
• Reason for leaving
• Date of availability
• Education background

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KHOO SOT MEI (R21102604)

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd

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