Product Development Engineer
Company Overview:
At Global Leisure, we enable our portfolio of brands and our retail partners to create products and experiences that fuel the moments that connect, rejuvenate, and inspire people. Our collective efforts in research and development, manufacturing, logistics, customer service and marketing is what ultimately drives our success. We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, and we bring passion, collaboration, and commitment to every interaction along the way. We leverage our expertise in fabricating stainless steel, cast aluminum, cast iron, porcelain, and other materials to deliver quality products at competitive prices. We create outdoor cooking and heating products including gas grills, charcoal grills, pellet grills, griddles, grill accessories, and outdoor heaters for the international markets and North American.
We believe that, in this fast-paced world, we all benefit when we take a moment to be present, to celebrate and connect with what matters in life.
Global Leisure. Creating Moments That Matter.
This dynamic role will be joining our Kowloon, Hong Kong office and will work directly with our office in the US.
We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Employer Paid Health Premiums
- MPF Retirement Plan
- Employee Benefits: Annual Leave(accrual), Annual Sick Leave (6)
- 13 Months Salary
Overview:
Product Development Engineer supports product development, production quality, and engineering alignment by inspecting samples at factory sites, approving readiness for shipment, and assisting with mass production inspections. Monitors product consistency, identifies quality issues, and conducts competitive benchmarking to support product requirements. Reviews Product Specification Sheets (PSS) for alignment with engineering drawings, identifies risks or gaps, and assists with testing, validation, and performance verification.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect new product development samples at factory sites to ensure alignment with design intent, CMF, and overall quality
- Approve sample readiness prior to shipment to the U.S. for presentations
- Support production quality assurance by assisting with mass production inspections and monitoring product consistency
- Identify and report quality issues during production runs
- Conduct product research and competitive benchmarking to support product development decisions
- Define key product features and requirements to maintain competitiveness
- Review Product Specification Sheets (PSS) to ensure alignment with engineering drawings
- Identify risks, inconsistencies, and gaps in specifications
- Assist in developing product testing protocols and validation methods
- Support verification of product performance against defined requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
- Experience working with factories and manufacturing partners
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across regions
- Ability to travel internationally to factory sites as needed, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and around Hong Kong
- Experience interpreting and reading engineering drawings
- Experience with outdoor heating products or similar categories
- Experience in consumer product development and manufacturing
At Nexgrill, we’re all about bringing people together around the grill. Since 1993, we’ve been crafting quality outdoor cooking products—gas grills, charcoal grills, griddles, and more—designed to create memorable moments. With expertise in stainless steel, cast aluminum, and more, we deliver top-tier products at competitive prices.
What We Offer:
100% employer-paid HMO health care plan
Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance
401(K) Safe Harbor Plan for your future
Generous paid time off for work-life balance
Growth through training and development
Fun, engaging work environment
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