Product Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities • Support the technical development of NIO branded products from concept through mass production while maintaining the original design intent. • Act as the primary engineering interface between the Design Headquarters in Munich and suppliers in China. • Collaborate with Industrial Designers, Product Managers, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product development. • Lead technical discussions with suppliers regarding feasibility, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, costs, and quality improvements. • Review engineering proposals and provide recommendations to balance design, functionality, quality, and commercial requirements. • Coordinate prototype development, engineering samples, validation builds, and production readiness activities. • Track project timing, engineering deliverables, and supplier milestones to ensure successful program execution. • Support Design Reviews by providing engineering assessments, risk analysis, and manufacturing recommendations. • Ensure all products comply with NIO quality standards, safety regulations, and applicable international standards. • Manage engineering changes throughout the product development lifecycle and communicate impacts across all stakeholders. • Conduct supplier visits and manufacturing assessments when required to support development and production activities. • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize product performance, cost, manufacturability, and sustainability. 【任职要求】 Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer products, lifestyle products, automotive accessories, or related industries. • Experience working directly with suppliers throughout product development and manufacturing. • Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing technologies, materials, tooling, and quality control. • Knowledge of plastics, metals, textiles, soft goods, packaging, and surface finishes is considered an advantage. • Experience with CAD software and technical documentation. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications. • Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills within multicultural and cross-functional teams. • Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken) are mandatory, as daily collaboration with the Design Headquarters in Munich is required. • Mandarin Chinese native or professional proficiency is required.