Product Development Engineer

CAREERXCHANGE, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREERXCHANGE, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer for onsite or hybrid roles in New York. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical/electrical engineering, at least 5 years of experience in product development, and must be fluent in Mandarin. Responsibilities include working closely with suppliers in Asia, managing the product development cycle, conducting cost analysis, and ensuring product quality. Willingness to travel to Asia for factory visits is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development or engineering roles.
• Proven experience working with international manufacturers, especially in China.
• Strong understanding of prototyping and production scaling.

Responsibilities

• Review customer product requests and specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturers in China/Asia.
• Conduct cost analysis and source materials or production methods.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Travel to Asia for factory visits and sample approvals.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Project management skills

Communication skills

Understanding of product cost structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Product Development Engineer – Asia Manufacturing (Mandarin-Speaking)

Location: Onsite or Hybrid (Travel Required)

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on Product Development Engineer with a strong background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering and experience working directly with overseas manufacturers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and sourcing cost‑effective product solutions based on customer requests. This person will work closely with suppliers—primarily in China and other parts of Asia—to manage the full product development cycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Review customer product requests and specifications and identify viable manufacturing solutions
• Collaborate directly with manufacturers in China/Asia to develop or reverse‑engineer products
• Work step‑by‑step with factories to ensure product quality, pricing, and delivery timelines
• Conduct cost analysis and source alternate materials or production methods as needed
• Coordinate sampling, revisions, and compliance testing
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contract terms with international suppliers
• Travel to Asia for factory visits, sample approvals, and supplier relationship management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development or engineering roles
• Must speak Mandarin fluently (spoken and written)
• Proven experience working with international manufacturers, especially in China
• Strong understanding of product cost structures, prototyping, and production scaling
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer goods, industrial products, or hardware
• Familiarity with quality control processes and manufacturing compliance standards
• Prior experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships

CAREERXCHANGE® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.