Associate Design Manager

About the role

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to design and develop market-leading products for the global market. By working in our world-class Research Design and Development department, these individuals have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists and highly motivated creative people, to create products which fulfil our ambition of being truly different and better than our competitors. Reporting into the Head of Category, you will support the delivery of Robot's 5-year Product Portfolio Plan through strategic external partnerships. This role combines portfolio oversight, partner engagement, and design management for outsourced projects. Maintain visibility of the 5-year Product Portfolio Plan and align with evolving business priorities. Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to identify and develop outsource partners for products, sub-assemblies, and technologies. Define processes for partner engagement (RFI/RFP) and establish models for OPEX, CAPEX, and resource planning. Manage central tracking of all external partner activities within Beauty. Recommend delivery models for new products and leverage partnerships for cost, size, and performance improvements. About you Degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent experience). 5+ years' experience managing technical or manufactured products end-to-end. Strong understanding of tooling, manufacturing techniques, and product development frameworks. Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering; exposure to operations, procurement, and supply chain. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within spec and budget. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Commercial awareness and data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written).