Head of Product Development

Shenzhen Permanent RMB600,000 - RMB900,000 per year View Job Description
Manage product development initiatives and build engineering capabilities that make the successful commercialization of innovative consumer products.
  • Opportunity to build a new team
  • Direct impact on product management

About Our Client

An international consumer products company with a strong global brand presence, serving customers across major international markets through continuous product innovation and market expansion.

Job Description

  • Manage the development and execution of new product initiatives from concept through commercialization;
  • Build and strengthen local engineering capabilities to ensure global product development activities;
  • Drive cross-functional work among product development, operations, manufacturing partners, quality, sourcing, and external stakeholders;
  • Establish scalable development processes, project governance, and product realization good practices;
  • Ensure projects are delivered covering performance, schedule, cost, and product requirements;
  • Act as a key technical and business partner to global management teams, make sure strategic product planning and innovation initiatives;
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers, external engineering resources, laboratories, and manufacturing partners to help product development activities;
  • Recruit, coach, and develop future engineering talent as the organization continues to grow.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Product Development, or related disciplines;
  • 12+ years of experience in consumer products, consumer electronics, kitchen products, small domestic appliances, smart hardware, or related industries;
  • Proven experience managing product development and commercialization activities;
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving co-work across different functions;
  • Strong knowledge of product development processes, industrialization, manufacturing readiness, and product lifecycle management;
  • Familiarity with global product development environments and international stakeholder management;
  • Fluent English communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence organization design and capability building;
  • International working environment;
  • Long-term growth opportunity alongside business expansion.
Contact
Lily Wen
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112806
Phone number
+8675536350520

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shenzhen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lily Wen
Consultant phone
+8675536350520
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112806

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.