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Full Time Visual Merchandising, Development - Engineering Manager Jobs, Salary up to SGD 10,400 in The Estée Lauder Companies Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja
Visual Merchandising, Development - Engineering Manager
The Estée Lauder Companies
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The Manager, VM Development & Engineering, is responsible for the technical development, structural engineering, and value engineering of VM tools and displays across brands and markets. This role serves as the engineering lead between Design teams, IP teams, Project Management, and external manufacturing partners to ensure VM concepts are translated into high-quality, cost-effective, manufacturable, and sustainable retail solutions.
The position focuses on evaluating design intent, developing engineering solutions, optimizing materials and manufacturing processes, managing prototype development and testing, and driving continuous cost improvements through value engineering initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring all VM displays meet quality, durability, safety, regulatory, and aesthetic requirements while maintaining alignment with brand objectives and project timelines.
This position reports to the Director of Corporate VM Project Management &Engineering, and is based in the Singapore Hub.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
VM Engineering & Product Development
Evaluate design concepts and renderings to assess technical feasibility, manufacturability, structural integrity, and production requirements.
Develop engineering solutions that preserve design intent while optimizing functionality, durability, assembly, and installation.
Recommend appropriate materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes to achieve quality and cost objectives.
Collaborate with Design, Project Management, and IP teams throughout the development process to ensure successful execution.
Review and approve engineering drawings, CAD files, technical specifications, and production documentation.
Structural Engineering & Technical Validation
Assess structural performance and mechanical functionality of VM tools and displays.
Lead prototype development, testing, and validation activities to ensure product durability and in-store performance.
Review testing protocols and results to confirm compliance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.
Identify and resolve engineering risks, manufacturing challenges, and technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Ensure all VM solutions comply with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, and retailer requirements including lighting.
Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
Drive value engineering initiatives to improve product performance while reducing manufacturing and material costs.
Evaluate alternative materials, construction methods, and production processes to achieve cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with IP and suppliers to identify efficiencies in tooling, production, packaging, and logistics.
Track and document cost-saving initiatives and engineering improvements across projects.
Balance cost targets with quality, aesthetics, sustainability, and brand standards.
Vendor Engineering Management
Work closely with manufacturing partners to review design intent, engineering proposals, and production methodologies.
Evaluate and challenge vendor recommendations to ensure optimal technical and commercial outcomes.
Review, provide feedback on, and approve vendor engineering submissions, prototypes, and pre-production samples.
Monitor vendor development timelines and engineering deliverables to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Support vendor qualification, capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality& Production Readiness
Ensure display structures, graphic components, packaging, and assembly methods meet required quality standards.
Conduct engineering reviews during prototype, pilot, and production stages to ensure readiness for manufacturing.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful production launches and implementation.
Maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation across VM projects.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The Dynamic World of Travel Retail
Organized as a separate unit within The Estée Lauder Companies, Travel Retail celebrated its 20th anniversary in July 2012. It remains one of the largest global growth opportunities for prestige beauty and our vision is to become the market leader in luxury beauty for the traveling consumer.
In Travel Retail, we have transformed what was once a simple transaction-based business into one that considers the entire journey of our consumer. We now more closely synchronize our product launches and communications on a global scale. As such, our sales in Travel Retail have doubled in three years, bringing our Company to the number two position in beauty in the channel.
Travel Retail has become a vital accelerator for many of our brands and products, helping to build strong brand awareness. For example, Estée Lauder, Clinique, and Bobbi Brown BB creams, all of which originally launched in Travel Retail, have spurred sales growth for these brands as we continue their rollouts around the world.
Already, we touch millions of passengers around the world each year, and by 2022, we believe the Travel Retail channel will approach the size of the Western European market, the largest for prestige beauty.
High energy and an inquisitive mindset are crucial for a career in Travel Retail. You should expect to interact with people from all over the world, be accustomed to international travel, and have a fast-paced attitude along with passion to deliver high-touch customer service.
The Manager, VM Development & Engineering, is responsible for the technical development, structural engineering, and value engineering of VM tools and displays across brands and markets. This role serves as the engineering lead between Design teams, IP teams, Project Management, and external manufacturing partners to ensure VM concepts are translated into high-quality, cost-effective, manufacturable, and sustainable retail solutions.
The position focuses on evaluating design intent, developing engineering solutions, optimizing materials and manufacturing processes, managing prototype development and testing, and driving continuous cost improvements through value engineering initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring all VM displays meet quality, durability, safety, regulatory, and aesthetic requirements while maintaining alignment with brand objectives and project timelines.
This position reports to the Director of Corporate VM Project Management &Engineering, and is based in the Singapore Hub.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
VM Engineering & Product Development
Evaluate design concepts and renderings to assess technical feasibility, manufacturability, structural integrity, and production requirements.
Develop engineering solutions that preserve design intent while optimizing functionality, durability, assembly, and installation.
Recommend appropriate materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes to achieve quality and cost objectives.
Collaborate with Design, Project Management, and IP teams throughout the development process to ensure successful execution.
Review and approve engineering drawings, CAD files, technical specifications, and production documentation.
Structural Engineering & Technical Validation
Assess structural performance and mechanical functionality of VM tools and displays.
Lead prototype development, testing, and validation activities to ensure product durability and in-store performance.
Review testing protocols and results to confirm compliance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.
Identify and resolve engineering risks, manufacturing challenges, and technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Ensure all VM solutions comply with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, and retailer requirements including lighting.
Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
Drive value engineering initiatives to improve product performance while reducing manufacturing and material costs.
Evaluate alternative materials, construction methods, and production processes to achieve cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with IP and suppliers to identify efficiencies in tooling, production, packaging, and logistics.
Track and document cost-saving initiatives and engineering improvements across projects.
Balance cost targets with quality, aesthetics, sustainability, and brand standards.
Vendor Engineering Management
Work closely with manufacturing partners to review design intent, engineering proposals, and production methodologies.
Evaluate and challenge vendor recommendations to ensure optimal technical and commercial outcomes.
Review, provide feedback on, and approve vendor engineering submissions, prototypes, and pre-production samples.
Monitor vendor development timelines and engineering deliverables to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Support vendor qualification, capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality& Production Readiness
Ensure display structures, graphic components, packaging, and assembly methods meet required quality standards.
Conduct engineering reviews during prototype, pilot, and production stages to ensure readiness for manufacturing.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful production launches and implementation.
Maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation across VM projects.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- 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.
- Abilityto 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.
- Abilityto manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Collaborative team player with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Sketching skills are a plus.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.
The Dynamic World of Travel Retail
Organized as a separate unit within The Estée Lauder Companies, Travel Retail celebrated its 20th anniversary in July 2012. It remains one of the largest global growth opportunities for prestige beauty and our vision is to become the market leader in luxury beauty for the traveling consumer.
In Travel Retail, we have transformed what was once a simple transaction-based business into one that considers the entire journey of our consumer. We now more closely synchronize our product launches and communications on a global scale. As such, our sales in Travel Retail have doubled in three years, bringing our Company to the number two position in beauty in the channel.
Travel Retail has become a vital accelerator for many of our brands and products, helping to build strong brand awareness. For example, Estée Lauder, Clinique, and Bobbi Brown BB creams, all of which originally launched in Travel Retail, have spurred sales growth for these brands as we continue their rollouts around the world.
Already, we touch millions of passengers around the world each year, and by 2022, we believe the Travel Retail channel will approach the size of the Western European market, the largest for prestige beauty.
High energy and an inquisitive mindset are crucial for a career in Travel Retail. You should expect to interact with people from all over the world, be accustomed to international travel, and have a fast-paced attitude along with passion to deliver high-touch customer service.
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