Manager, Product Development Engineering
On-siteKaohsiung, Takao, Taiwan
Job Summary
Lead and develop a high-performing NPD engineering team, providing clear priorities, coaching, feedback, and career development support. Set technical direction and execution strategy for liquid filtration product development programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technology roadmaps. Drive cross-functional collaboration with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams to remove barriers and accelerate execution. Establish project goals, milestones, resource plans, and risk mitigation actions to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making while communicating program status and risks to senior leaders. Support global collaboration with up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and building an inclusive team culture
- Experience leading semiconductor process, filtration, purification, or advanced materials product development programs
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and make decisions in complex, fast-moving technical environments
- Strong project and portfolio management capability, including prioritization, resource planning, risk management, and executive-level communication
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and judgment to balance technical trade-offs, business needs, and customer expectations
- Solid understanding of DOE, statistical analysis, product qualification, and data-driven technical decision-making
- Experience using statistical and business tools such as Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or equivalent platforms to guide decisions and communicate insights
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics and influence diverse global stakeholders
- Support global collaboration and customer engagement with up to 10% travel
Desired Qualifications
- advanced degree
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