Product Design Manager

Job Description
We have some serious ambitious plans to grow our business and to be able to achieve them we are seeking to recruit a Product Design Manager to join our successful Product Design team supporting the global NPD operations, focusing on leading a team of professionals, implementing the right processes and technology to anticipate and exceed customer expectations across the group.

Role Purpose:
Managing the day-to-day activities of the Design Engineers to ensure that all Design requirements are met, and communicating with stakeholders to resolve any conflicting DFX requirements.

Accountabilities:
Managing Engineers in the Design Team​;

• Manage day-to-day activities of Design Engineers​
• Introduce and assign New Projects and tasks accordingly depending on the complexity​
• Problem Solving with engineers and informing relevant stakeholders of results​
• Ensure a proper workload distribution​
• Ensuring all Design data is documented in full​
• Develop Training programs for Design Engineers including orientation and ongoing training.

Provide the Organization with information necessary for upcoming projects and highlight risk factors​;

• Provide feedback for upcoming projects in cross-functional forums​
• Share information with PMO as required to develop Project plans and validate said Project Plans​
• Sit in and communicate with customers as needed by PMO​
• Providing technical information required for new Quotations​
• Work with other Design related teams to ensure DFM principles are followed ​
• Contribute to regular alignment meetings with other stakeholders (PMO, Operations, Management, etc)​
• Present Data Required and solutions to Resolve DFX Conflicts.

Develop and Document Standard Operating Procedures for Design activities​;

• Develop Checklists for commonly executed Design Activities​
• Record SOPs in a common database and ensure best practices are constantly updated.

Other Responsibilities​;

• Prepare and Track Monthly KPIs as requested​
• Remaining abreast of new Design Technologies, techniques, and tools​
• Remaining abreast of Potential manufacturing, technologies, techniques, and tools.

Skills and Competencies:

• Education at MQF level 6 or higher in Engineering or Management
• 5 Years + Management Experience leading Technical Teams
• Experience in a similar role
• Understanding of Commercial Aspects
• Good command of Microsoft Office and CAD
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Diplomatic and Team Player
• Data and Science Driven
• A methodical and meticulous approach to work
• Work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Must be self-disciplined and organized
• Have excellent project management skills
• Creative and Solutions Driven.

 
This role requires a person who can lead a highly technical team, be able to prioritize under pressure, and work effectively in a team. S/he must be good at building relationships across the business and have good written and verbal communication skills. Teamwork, a positive mindset, and the ability to multitask under pressure are important attributes we are looking for.  We are a privately owned business with a family spirit with a long-term mindset, People
are one of our core values, if you are all about making a positive impact, we would be happy to hear from you!

Toly Products:
Toly Products is a global supplier of packaging for cosmetic, fragrance, and skincare products, supplying the top global beauty brands as well as innovative emerging brands. The company is private, with its Corporate Offices based in Malta.  Toly has manufacturing plants in Malta, China, and South Korea and also has a network of partnerships with manufacturers of complementary products.    Sales and trading offices have been established in the UK, USA, France, Belgium, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Hong Kong, and Korea. Toly, therefore, supports an international customer base in providing innovative packaging solutions. Toly has a strong corporate spirit and teamwork is an integral part of everyday activities. Toly believes that people make a difference and create a unique experience for the customers – The Toly Experience. Working for Toly is a fantastic opportunity and will be challenging. In an innovative, imaginative, and rapidly changing environment, you'll be able to realize your own potential and make a real contribution to our business goals and objectives.