About the role

The position serves as the vital technical bridge between creative design teams and external manufacturing partners. The primary goal is to transform visual merchandising concepts into high-quality, safe, and sustainable physical retail displays.

VM Engineering & Product Development

Evaluate Feasibility: Assess design concepts and renderings to determine technical feasibility, structural integrity, and manufacturing requirements.
Preserve Design Intent: Develop engineering solutions that protect the original design aesthetics while optimizing functionality, durability, and installation.
Approve Technical Documentation: Review and sign off on engineering drawings, CAD files, technical specifications, and production documents.

Structural Engineering & Technical Validation

Validate Prototypes: Lead physical prototype development, stress-testing, and validation activities to ensure long-term durability and in-store performance.
Mitigate Technical Risks: Identify and resolve engineering risks, manufacturing challenges, and structural issues early in the development lifecycle.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Confirm all display structures comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and retailer requirements (including electrical/lighting).

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Drive Value Engineering: Optimize product performance while aggressively reducing manufacturing, tooling, and material costs.
Evaluate Alternatives: Source alternative materials, construction methods, and production processes to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
Balance Cost & Brand Standards: Balance strict cost targets with aesthetic quality, sustainability, and premium brand standards.

Vendor Engineering Management

Challenge Vendor Proposals: Partner closely with manufacturers to evaluate and challenge their engineering proposals for the best technical and commercial outcomes.
Approve Pre-Production: Review, provide detailed feedback on, and approve vendor engineering submissions and pre-production samples.
Manage Deliverables: Monitor vendor development timelines to ensure critical engineering milestones and production launches stay on schedule.

Quality & Production Readiness

Verify Production Readiness: Conduct thorough engineering reviews during the prototype, pilot, and final production stages to ensure manufacturing readiness.
Troubleshoot Quality Issues: Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for any quality or production defects.
Enforce Standards: Maintain clear engineering standards, manufacturing best practices, and structured technical documentation across all projects.

Key Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in the display, VM, or retail fixture industry, preferably in prestige cosmetics.
Strong knowledge of display construction and manufacturing processes, including injection molding, vacuum forming, acrylic and metal fabrication, decoration processes, and LED lighting.
Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
Experience working with vendors to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business needs.
Collaborative team player with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Registration No: R1875146

EA License No: 22C1376

Manager, Visual Merchandising Technical Development & Engineering (Prestige Beauty)