Research & Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to mass production for travel, health, and fitness products
• Manage prototype, sampling, tooling, and pre-production cycles
• Identify, vet, onboard, and manage suppliers across key China hubs including Yiwu, Ningbo, and Shenzhen
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms
• Develop and maintain BOMs and detailed cost breakdowns
• Define and enforce quality standards and coordinate testing and certifications
• Oversee packaging development ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive project execution, stakeholder communication, and market intelligence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or R&D within the consumer goods industry in China
• Proven track record of taking products from concept to mass production
• Experience in travel goods, health & wellness, or fitness/sports equipment
• Established supplier network across Yiwu and broader Chinese manufacturing regions
• Hands-on expertise in preparing BOMs, cost sheets, and technical specifications
• Working knowledge of international product compliance and certification requirements
• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Rhino
• Strong project management and negotiation skills

About the Company

Nysonian builds the next generation of global lifestyle brands that inspire how people travel, move, and live. Our portfolio includes NOBL Travel and FLO Pilates, serving over 1.3M customers worldwide.