RD Head

Role Summary
As a top R&D executive, you will define the consumer electronics R&D strategy and lead a large cross-functional organization to expand our ODM/JDM business. Acting as the primary technical liaison to client C-suite and senior leadership, you will align technology roadmaps and R&D capabilities with long-term commercial growth.

What You Need to Do

• Lead and manage an R&D organization of 200–300 professionals across technical teams including PD, ME, RF, SW, REL, SQA, Thermal, and Sensor.

• Oversee R&D and technology strategic planning for smart speakers, e-readers, wearable devices, and related IoT products.

• Spearhead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from conceptual design, technical evaluation, and development validation to NPI and mass production.

• Serve as the primary executive technical interface for global ODM/JDM clients, engaging directly with senior leadership to drive product specifications, technical solutions, schedules, and key decisions.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

• Drive R&D talent cultivation and organizational development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering/technical discipline.

• 15+ years of R&D experience in consumer electronics.

• Proven product development experience in consumer electronics, 3C products, or IoT devices.

• Strong familiarity with technical domains including PD, ME, RF, SW, REL, SQA, Thermal, and Sensor.

• Hands-on experience in NPI and mass production ramp-up.

• Willingness to travel to overseas factories and client sites as required.

• Experience managing large-scale R&D teams or cross-functional engineering organizations.

• Fluent in English, with executive presence to engage and influence international client leadership directly.