# New Product Development Specialist (Kitchenware and Cookware)

> Activate Talent · China (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-11-05

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** 032

## Description

**Location: Remote  
Timezone: PST hours  
  
About the Role  
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Our client, a **global leader in innovative kitchenware and cookware solutions**, is seeking an experienced **New Product Development (NPD) Specialist** to join their international innovation team.

In this role, you will manage the **end-to-end development** of new cookware and kitchenware products — from concept through commercialization — ensuring alignment with market needs, manufacturing capabilities, and brand standards. You’ll work closely with **cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners** across China and Latin America to bring high-quality, market-ready products to life.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead and manage the full lifecycle of **new product development (NPD)** projects within the cookware and kitchenware categories.
-   Collaborate with design, sourcing, and marketing teams to define product specifications, materials, and production methods.
-   Conduct **market and competitor analysis** to identify innovation opportunities and product gaps.
-   Partner with suppliers and factories to ensure **quality, cost, and delivery timelines** are met.
-   Oversee **prototype creation, testing, and product validation**.
-   Manage **project budgets, timelines, and documentation** across all NPD stages.
-   Ensure compliance with **international quality and safety standards** (FDA, LFGB, etc.).
-   Provide technical guidance on **materials, coatings, and production technologies** relevant to cookware.
-   Contribute to the client’s **long-term innovation and continuous improvement initiatives**.

## Requirements

**Qualifications & Experience**

-   Bachelor’s degree in **Industrial Design, Engineering, Materials Science**, or a related field.
-   Minimum **5 years of experience** in product development, preferably in **cookware, kitchenware, or small domestic appliances**.
-   Proven success managing **NPD projects from concept to launch**.
-   Strong knowledge of **cookware materials and manufacturing processes** (stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, non-stick coatings, etc.).
-   Experience in **OEM/ODM environments** or working with international brands.
-   Excellent **communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration** skills.
-   Fluent in **English**; proficiency in **Mandarin or Spanish/Portuguese** is highly desirable.
-   Based in **China or Latin America**, with flexibility for regional and international travel.

**Why Join**  
This is an exciting opportunity to join our client’s **global innovation team** and help shape the future of premium cookware products. You’ll play a key role in developing designs that combine craftsmanship, technology, and consumer insight — contributing directly to the growth of a trusted international brand.

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/CC9549C95D/apply)

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