Product Developer - India based - Telescope Consulting Company

Telespcope Consulting Limited is the affiliated company and also the representative of Matching Human Resource Management Consulating (Dongguan) Co. Ltd.  (www.matchingexec.com)We are a young but fast growing search firm located in Southern China. Our major customers are European, American and multinational companies operating in Greater China Region.We aspire to be the most preferred and entrusted business partner of our clients by providing efficient, professional and satisfying talents search serviceOur client, a reputable US company in leather goods industry with more than 70 years of history and extensive network of stores over the globe, is now looking for quality candidates of required calibre to support its rapid development and growth in the asian region.

Primary Purpose
Work with the designated US Product Development team, service providers/vendors & other internal departments to develop and commercialize products on time.
Prime Responsibilities

Ensure all products are developed and commercialized in accordance with design approval or provided detail fromproduct development & engineering team.
Oversee timeline for all types of sample: prototype, line presentation samples, engineering samples, confirmation samples…
Coordinate with costing team and service providers/vendors to ensure cost effectiveness on product, seek for cost saving opportunities on products without effecting aesthetic or functional quality of the product.
Check quality and execution of Engineering Samples and Confirmation Samples before sending to CIL Development or Head Quarter in New York.
Lead a handover meeting to Quality Management and Country Manager to provide technical information, critical quality areas, special executions, long material lead time… right after completion of the development.
Update any necessary reports according to thespecific requirements offrequency. This will require efficient verbal and written communication with service providers/vendors and otherrelated departments.
Able to use Key System of Development (PLM system)
Attend training workshopand to develop relevant knowledge & skills.
Personnel Requirements

3-5 years of relevant and solid experience in product development in handbags, accessories, footwear or related industries.
Branded experience preferred.
Pattern making, Product Development and/or Manufacturing experience in leather goods highly recommended.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with multi- cultural members.
Good computer skill (basic office application).
Strong communication skills in both written andspoken English.
Attachment to Southern China for a certain period may be required