Research & Development Manager – R&D

🕒 April 28

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Nysonian Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

💸 Finance

🤝 B2B

Finance • B2B

Nysonian Inc. is a diversified conglomerate and brand-building holding company that develops, acquires, and manages a portfolio of creative consumer and business brands. It positions itself as a company-builder, helping brands grow from idea through scaling with an emphasis on creative strategy and long-term value. The site references a portfolio, limited partner login, and team disclosures, indicating it also operates with investors and a governance structure typical of investment or holding firms.

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to mass production for travel, health, and fitness products • Translate briefs into manufacturable specifications, drawings, and technical files • Manage prototype, sampling, tooling, and pre-production cycles • Ensure quality, timeline adherence, and continuous improvement of existing SKUs based on feedback and data • Identify, vet, onboard, and manage suppliers across key China hubs (Yiwu, Ningbo, Shenzhen) • Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms • Develop and maintain BOMs and detailed cost breakdowns (materials, labor, packaging, tooling, freight) • Define and enforce quality standards, coordinate testing and certifications (CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, CPSIA, Prop 65) • Oversee packaging development (structure, print, artwork) ensuring compliance with shipping, retail, and regulatory requirements • Drive project execution, stakeholder communication, market intelligence, and IP/risk management

🎯 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 • Strong 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 detailed technical product specifications • Working knowledge of international product compliance and certification requirements across key markets • Bilingual fluency in Mandarin Chinese (native or near-native) and English (business-level) • Strong cross-cultural communication capabilities • Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino) • Ability to interpret technical drawings • Strong project management skills to handle multiple parallel projects • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Collaborate with high-performing teams across fast-growing global brands • Meaningful opportunities for growth, ownership, and impact • A culture built on accountability, transparency, and execution