(Senior) Product Developer - DIY Hand Tools

Summary

Joining our dedicated Product Development - DIY Hand Tools team, you will play a hands-on role in bringing high-performance products from concept to the shelf. Working in close partnership with our Merchandising and Quality Assurance teams, you will coordinate the daily development cycle to ensure every tool meets our rigorous technical standards and is delivered on time.

From contributing to new product innovations to preparing essential sales materials for our customers, you will be a key driver in the excellence of products sold across thousands of Lidl and Kaufland stores globally. This role is based in our brand-new, premium, eco-friendly office at Airside, Kai Tak

The objectives of the position are to:

• Contribute to developing new products and improving existing ones


• Coordinate and execute daily development with collaborating teams


• Prepare internal sales materials for the customer


• Follow up the development process and manage the fulfilment independently

What you'll do

• Independently design and conduct product development


• Conduct market research on product trends of DIY Hand Tools or Power-Tools-Accessories


• Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing teams and factories regarding product development


• Contribute to innovation within the department


• Coordinate daily development with teams in Asia and EU Headquarter


• Present the offer and range in a professional way to the customer


• Bring in your own ideas and passion into the products (range)

What you'll need

• Degree in Engineering / Product, project management or related discipline preferred


• Significant and relevant experience in product development


• Good sense of market trends


• Familiar with MS Office/Google Workspace (especially PowerPoint/Slides and Excel/Sheets). Beneficial if familiar with Solidworks (or similar CAD software), Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop


• Proficient in both spoken and written English, additional language skills in Mandarin, German and Cantonese are beneficial


• Experience with AI, PS and renderings programmes


• Experience with European companies/markets/designs


• Beneficial if factory experience/having experience dealing with suppliers in the Department - DIY Hand Tool / Power Tools Accessories


• Able to work under pressure, result oriented and self-motivated


• Able to work independently as well as with cross functional team


• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills


• Candidates with less experience will be considered for the Product Developer position.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.

Market Leading Remuneration & Benefits:

• Financial Security: Double pay, discretionary bonus, life insurance, and medical insurance


• Rental Reimbursement Scheme: A significant tax-optimization benefit for Hong Kong residents


• MPF Flexibility: Choose your preferred MPF provider

Supportive Environment:

• Airside Office: Work in Kai Tak’s landmark "Airside" building—a premium, eco-friendly office with world-class amenities and direct transport links.


• Professional Growth: Access to in-house training courses and a training sponsorship scheme to advance your technical career.


• Heath & Wellness: Health and vision checks to ensure your well-being

Work-Life Balance:

• 5-day work week


• Competitive Annual Leave: Enjoy generous leave starting from 18 days to recharge


• Out-of-Office Leave: Flexibility to attend important personal appointments during work hours.


• Community Engagement: Join our charity, community, and sporting events to connect with the team outside of work.