Lead Design Engineer
DysonShanghai, China • Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Posted November 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake. Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas. Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics. Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award. The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to collaborate with Dyson internal teams, contract manufacturers, and ODM/JDM partners to ensure the successful delivery of mechanical designs and product integration.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge and application of Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, and Risk Management in product development
- Strong understanding of product development methodology
- Established track record of developing robust engineering solutions from concept to market launch
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and assembly techniques for plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die-casting, and rubber parts
- Practical knowledge of 3D CAD, PLM systems, and analysis packages
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities using a variety of methodologies
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of influencing others to successfully deliver results on time
- Experience in collaborating with ODM/JDM partners, demonstrating resourcefulness and maintaining trust and credibility
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels, both written and verbal, in English and Chinese
