深圳招聘

Company: American Greetings

Function: Product Development
Location: Shenzhen, China

REPORTS TO:

Senior Project Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Technology Engineer, Product Development is responsible for supporting the ongoing development of American Greetings innovation pipeline with a focus on, but not limited to, highly innovative and complex greeting cards. This support role works in collaboration with other members of the Asia Product Development team, the New Product Concepts team in the USA, Creative, Global Sourcing and an extensive vendor base to make new product concepts manufacture-ready for worldwide commercialization. The position will serve as the centralized paper engineering product expert as the primary function with additional new product projects as capacity permits. Passion for new products, superior project management skills and the ability to problem-solve are essential to succeed in this exciting role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Development of new product concepts that could take the form of greeting cards or gifts with a primary focus on complex paper engineered products

2. In partnership with the print and technology vendors, investigate the feasibility of the creative design coupled with the technical integration to make a joint decision on product operation and performance

3. Oversee and proactively participate/make recommendations with paper construction reviews, technical analysis and technical negotiations

4. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal clients and business partners to foster cross-functional communication and participation with regard to concept development

5. Oversee the mechanical and layout detail design process and drawing preparation being done by APDT and vendors – review and approve the deliverables

6. Ensures on time delivery of paper engineering files in each work center throughout the upfront development process

7. Provide value engineering input throughout the project and propose changes to the design and construction to reduce cost, enhance quality and shorten the project schedule

8. Troubleshoot engineering and construction problems as they arise

9. Works in collaboration with and provides clear and timely communication to all Vendors, Partners, Global Sourcing, Quality Control, Creative and the New Product Concepts team in the development of multiple programs

10. Closely works with the New Product Concepts Team in US to ensure schedules are met and that the product concepts deliver the intended consumer experience

11. When required, proactively source new materials for product development

12. Provide each project with innovative thinking, problem solving skills and customer focus

13. Responsible for overseeing the development of manufacturing specifications. Assist with the creation of electronic digital templates, working with Paper Engineers and Technical Production Specialist

14. Perform quality analysis of products from manufacturing facilities ensuring product adheres to original concept

15. Approve prototype and technical specifications for production

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. High level of inter-personal, presentation, communication, written, personnel management & development skills

2. Team-oriented work ethic with ability to manage projects across a variety of skill sets and personalities with a passion for continuous improvement

3. Good understanding of equipment & operating costs in the printing and technology industry

4. Ability to multi-task on numerous projects simultaneously

5. Basic knowledge of Macintosh software including Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat. PC, Microsoft Office, database management

6. Must be willing to travel to project sites

7. Skilled in creative problem solving of raw new product ideas into working prototypes

8. Perform quality analysis of product from manufacturing facilities if required to ensure product adheres to original concept

9. Approve prototype and specifications (paper, material, inks, finishing, etc.) for production

10. Good communication skills across multiple job functions

11. Capable of interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments across various co-workers to accomplish tasks

12. Proactively investigate and self-educate for solutions to solve for challenging product development issues

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

1. 5+ years of experience in product development with electrical products is a plus;

2. Transferrable skills from previous work experiences that demonstrate the ability to quickly learn, adapt and apply new skills to required responsibilities

3. Proven superior project management experience across multiple business units

4. Proven troubleshooting and problem solving skills combined with good communication, collaboration and facilitation skills to process work accurately and timely

5. Good command of both spoken and written English

Founded in 1906, American Greetings is the world's largest publicly owned creator, manufacturer and distributor of social expression products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the United States of America, American Greetings employs approximately 18,000 full-time equivalent associates around the world and is home to one of the world's largest creative studios. Our major domestic greeting card brands are Carlton Cards, American Greetings and Gibson. American Greetings services approximately 70,000 retail stores in the United States and 125,000 worldwide. American Greetings also manufactures and sells greeting cards, gift-wrap, party goods, gift bag, stationery and giftware throughout the world, primarily in Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Now we are seeking talent to join us.

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