R&D Director-Fluid industry

Shanghai Permanent RMB1,000,000 - RMB1,500,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads the company's innovation strategy and new product development, ensuring compliance with international market requirements, regulations, and safety standards while continuously improving cost and quality of existing product ranges. It drives efficient resource allocation across the global engineering network to foster technological advancement and business growth.
  • Own the innovation agenda and new product development
  • Work the global engineering network's people and functional management

About Our Client

Our client is a global company in [fluid machinery/pumping and system solutions], headquartered in Europe with operations in over 90 countries worldwide. Serving sectors such as building services, industry, water supply, and wastewater treatment, the company is committed to technological innovation and sustainability. With significant R&D investment, a robust global engineering network, and advanced testing facilities, it delivers high‑efficiency, energy‑saving, and intelligent solutions to customers.

Job Description

  • New Product Development & Innovation: Initiate and drive new product programs in alignment with Strategic Sales; leverage CFD, CSM, feasibility studies, field tests to enhance design/application productivity.
  • Producibility & Compliance: Secure producibility with Production, Process Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers; ensure product/process safety and adherence to international standards and environmental/human safety regulations (incl. test beds).
  • QCD‑Driven Project Management: Establish regular project reporting & reviews to meet QCD (Quality‑Cost‑Duration) targets; lead efficient finance management, budget planning, and cost‑center control.
  • Engineering Network & Leadership: Provide capacity and resources per defined priorities; select, motivate, and develop teams across the global engineering network; coordinate with Product Management, Innovation/Technology/Quality, Purchasing, Production, and Order Mgmt.
  • Methods & Standards: Set development methods, processes, and tools-incl. development guidelines and project management standards-to uplift end‑to‑end efficiency and quality.
  • Operations & Product Strategy Contribution: Contribute to operations strategy, product roadmap, and decisions on cost‑effective supply and manufacturing; lead company innovation direction and execution.
  • Team Size (Span of Control): Approximately 80-100 engineers across design, project management, research/application functions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful R&D Director professional should have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or above);

Fluent English (written & spoken) for cross‑border collaboration;

5-8 years in an equivalent role with proven people management and cross‑functional coordination;

Broad technical background and project management experience.

What's on Offer

Experience work with multi‑site / global R&D organizations; familiarity with Stage‑Gate or Lean Product Development;

Strong understanding of compliance/validation for process‑industry or electromechanical products (reliability tests, certifications);

Proven success in cost optimization, platform/modular design, and co‑development with suppliers;

Strong change management and data‑driven decision‑makingMarket‑competitive total package (base + annual bonus; long‑term incentives per policy & performance);

Comprehensive development programs: dual career paths, international rotations, training & coaching;

Health benefits, allowances, and nice arrangements per company policy.If you are passionate about research and development in the industrial/manufacturing industry, this R&D-Director position in Beijing could be the perfect suit for you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Rachel Cheng
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6912544
Phone number
+862160268053

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachel Cheng
Consultant phone
+862160268053
Job Reference
JN-012026-6912544

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