PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER / HEAD OF PROJECT ENGINEERING - toy manufacturer

Company Overview

• We are a toys manufacturer with factories in China and Vietnam, supplying quality products to international markets. 

• With over 50 years of history, our company is built on product innovation, strong engineering capability, and close collaboration across design, tooling, production, and customer teams.

• Our main products are plastic toys, and we serve leading international toy brands and retailers globally, including markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Role Mission

• You will own and drive the end-to-end product development project lifecycle at our Vietnam factory. 

• This role ensures that all projects progress smoothly from concept to production readiness, meeting customer requirements while achieving the highest standards in quality, cost, schedule adherence, and manufacturability.

Role Summary

• You will serve as the primary project owner and engineering lead coordinating between customers, mold shops, and internal factory teams. 

• The position requires strong project management expertise combined with deep technical engineering knowledge to manage multiple concurrent development projects, solve complex issues, and deliver on tight deadlines. You will balance technical problem-solving with project execution to ensure successful product launches.

Job Description

• Lead and manage multiple product development projects from prototype stage through tooling completion and production handover

• Coordinate with clients, mold shops, and factory teams on product requirements, project schedules, and costing

• Monitor project milestones, identify risks proactively, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery

• Ensure smooth project execution through effective time management and cross-functional coordination

• Provide mechanical design, tooling design, and practical engineering solutions for new toy development

• Support customers on design specifications and translate requirements into manufacturable solutions

• Review technical issues, assess information carefully, and solve complex engineering problems

• Provide engineering support to production and development teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure all projects meet customer requirements, quality standards, and international toy safety compliance

• Evaluate project feasibility from technical and cost perspectives

• Collaborate with teams to optimize design for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or equivalent

• At least 5 years in project management, product development and new toy development

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks and projects independently; track record of delivering projects on time

• Good communications in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin)

• Strong mechanical design capability with solid knowledge of mould structure and production processes

• Proven experience in plastic injection and plastic tooling design

• Familiar with international toy safety standards

• Proficient in CAD systems or other design software (preferred)

Terms & Benefits

• Work Location: Vietnam (1 hour from Hanoi airport)

• Accommodation & Meals provided

• Round trip air tickets for regular home visits

• Medical Insurance

• Annual Leave: 14+ days (open to discuss)

• The Company is prepared to offer attractive salary to the right talent.

TO APPLY for this job or similar jobs :

Please email your CV with salary expected to res•••@jpc.hk

JPC Recruiting Services was established in 1990 and is a Hong Kong–based recruitment firm providing general recruitment and executive search services.
JPC Recruiting Services 於 1990 年成立，是一家總部設於香港的專業招聘公司，提供招聘及獵頭服務。

All personal data collected from job applicants will be used strictly for recruitment purposes only. Your privacy is fully protected, and your personal information will not be disclosed, leased, or sold to any third party.
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