Head of R&D

This role needs a strong leadership to lead our R&D team turning design briefs and ideas into well-developed, well-documented, production-ready products.

• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team
• Assign projects and workloads based on individual capacity and capability
• Monitor each designer's progress and priorities
• Set clear deadlines and ensure accountability
• Coordinate collaboration between R&D, production, PPIC, and other related teams
• Manage the overall product development timeline from design brief to production handover
• Prioritize projects according to buyer requirements, business needs, and production capacity
• Monitor multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve issues before they affect deadlines
• Ensure drawings, specifications, BOM, material information, measurements, and other technical documents are complete and accurate
• Ensure all required documents are delivered to production on time
• Solve design and manufacturing issues during development
• Balance aesthetics, functionality, material availability, cost, and manufacturability
• Support prototyping and product improvement

• Has 3+ years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Has experience leading or managing a R&D team
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and product documentation
• Able to review designs from both aesthetic and manufacturing perspectives
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Detail-oriented, organized, and highly accountable
• Experience in furniture, home décor, craft, or woodworking would be a strong advantage