Product Engineer

Way beyond a simple consulting firm, Source of Asia is an international business accelerator. In simple words, we enable our customers to explore, operate and grow business in Vietnam, across ASEAN, and further afield. We thrive on challenges, permanently motivated to learn and grow along the way. We believe success lies in the human relationships we build. This dynamic environment is the ideal gateway for talents, who believe, like we do, in sustainable growth. Our fast-growing company is permanently looking for new talents.

The following job description pertains to an external position that we are currently hiring for on behalf of our client. Submit your application today!

• Manages the commercialization process in Southeast Asia by working cross-functionally with the Company's technical teams and directly with suppliers in response to new product launches.  
• Responsible for coordinating Engineering pilots to Company specifications and providing solutions to product design challenges, along with detailed responses to the Company.  
• Works with the supplier to accelerate the development of critical items through problem-solving to keep the project timeline.  
• Acts as the technical liaison in South East Asia between the Company’s functional areas, including Marketing, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing departments, as well as outside vendors, to assure proper specifications and timeliness of projects. Evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design optimization, and production issues. 
• Supporting QA and the supplier in problem-solving during the production process 
• Find out the potential solutions to help reduce the manufacturing cost.

• Knowledge of, or experience with, the following processes will help you understand the company's business. (Experience working in electrical product development, knowledge of electrical techniques such as electronic circuits (PCB) for consumer products)  
• Experience in the engineering functions related to CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) new product development and manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with product & ethical compliance standards including ACMI, ISO, ICTI, EN71, ASTM-F963, UL 696… 
• Familiarity with the engineering product new product turnover process. 
• Experience in leading efforts and troubleshooting factory issues related to New Product piloting (i.e., First Shots, EP, FEP, PP). 
• Project Management Experience—managing and reporting against milestones. 
• Ability to evaluate product drawings (i.e., CAD) & detailed specifications, then work with the supplier’s technical leads to optimize the design & ultimately execute the product launch. 
• Experience in value engineering and cost management. 
• Experience in supporting sourcing activities
• Ability to evaluate quotations, including detailed cost drivers, and provide cost engineering estimates.
• Provide supplier assessments for competitive manufacturing alternatives of existing products. 
• Provide insights into manufacturers’ core competencies to serve as potential new product alternatives for the company.
• Experience working as an intermediary or directly with teams/manufacturers/suppliers.
• Experience working in electrical product development from concept to mass production (design, production risk assessments, tool improvement, process, evaluation) 
• Designing and developing electronic circuits (PCB) for consumer products, especially children's toys. Understanding of electronic components: ICs, accelerometers, voice recorders, speakers, LEDs, etc. 
• Ability to negotiate/resolve issues with supplier leadership and technical staff. Effectively communicate and train about the product quality, specification, and method requirements to factory management/labor. 
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical design, marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance. 
• A3/structured problem solving & root cause analysis  
• Supplier development—capable of providing guidance and/or recommendations.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification 
• Experience in supply chain planning for an international consumer products company, including knowledge of one or more of these specific product types will help understand the company's business. (Toys; Writing Instruments (i.e., markers, pens, pencils); Paint/ink production; Compounds (i.e., clay, Dough, Putty); Printed/bound items (i.e., books, paper); Activity sets)

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team environment.
• Comprehensive training and support are provided to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and software to support job responsibilities.
• Other employee benefits follow company policies.