Mechanical Engineer - Home Beauty Devices

Location: Dongguan, China (Full-time, On-site)
Industry: Consumer Electronics / Beauty Technology
Company: A leading manufacturer of innovative home beauty and personal care devices.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic R&D and Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical lead for the design, development, and manufacturing of our next-generation home beauty devices. You will own projects from concept and prototyping through to mass production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, functionality, and design excellence.

This is a hands-on role for a technical expert who is passionate about creating products that consumers love and is adept at navigating the fast-paced OEM/ODM environment in China.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead End-to-End Product Development: Drive the mechanical design process from initial concept, CAD modeling, and prototyping to DFM, tooling kick-off, and production ramp-up.

·         Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Collaborate closely with our OEM/ODM partners to optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and high-volume production.

·         Technical Design & Innovation: Create robust and innovative mechanical designs for beauty devices, integrating elements like motors, pumps, sensors, PCBs, and batteries.

·         Material Selection: Specify appropriate materials (including various plastics, metals, and composites) for both aesthetics and functionality, considering factors like skin contact, durability, and cost.

·         Tooling & Mould Management: Lead the design, review, and validation of plastic injection moulds and metal tooling. Resolve any tooling-related issues to ensure part quality.

·         Cross-Functional Leadership: Work seamlessly with internal teams (Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Quality) and external suppliers to ensure project alignment and success.

·         Quality & Standards Compliance: Ensure all mechanical designs and final products comply with relevant international safety, performance, and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, UL, CE, RoHS).

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Haves)

·         A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

·         6-10 years of proven experience in mechanical design and development, specifically within an OEM/ODM environment. Experience with home beauty devices, personal care appliances, or consumer electronics is highly preferred.

·         Expert proficiency in SolidWorks. You must be able to create complex, high-quality 3D models and detailed 2D drawings.

·         Deep, practical knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing processes (injection molding, die-casting, CNC machining) and experience managing tooling from design to production.

·         Strong fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin to effectively communicate with our global team and local suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

·         A Project Driver: A proactive, results-oriented professional who takes ownership and pushes projects forward to meet critical deadlines. You are both strategic (big-picture) and meticulous (detail-oriented).

·         An Excellent Problem-Solver: Able to identify root causes of design, manufacturing, or quality conflicts and mobilize resources to implement effective solutions.

·         A Collaborative Team Player: Passionate about working in a team environment, sharing knowledge, and elevating the performance of those around you.

Tech-Savvy: Proficient with IT systems and other engineering software for simulation, data analysis, and project management