Specialist, Product Engineer
Job Summary
The Specialist, Product Engineer will contribute to the development and improvement of jewelry products by transforming creative design concepts into feasible, high-quality pieces. The role involves providing technical input, optimizing product design for cost, quality, and production efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product development cycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with Design Development (DD) team to review design briefs and provide technical input on cost, quality, and production feasibility.
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Develop and validate new jewelry products to meet design and manufacturing standards.
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Identify and resolve prototype issues, ensuring smooth transition to production.
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Create and maintain standards, specifications, and drawings for materials, components, and finished products.
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Support cost calculation and provide technical solutions to achieve target costs.
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Drive continuous improvement in product design, processes, and manufacturing efficiency.
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Coordinate with internal teams (Pre-Production, Procurement, C&SQ, Creative Sourcing) and external suppliers (material, components, tooling).
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
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Experience in product development and manufacturing environment (jewelry industry preferred).
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Knowledge of components such as springs, magnets, metals, and alternate manufacturing methods.
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Strong understanding of jewelry manufacturing process, tooling, jigs & fixtures.
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Proficient in MS Office, PLM, and CAD.
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Good problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
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Innovative, systematic thinker with leadership mindset.
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Good command of English; fluent in Thai.