Design Manager

About us

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to design and develop market-leading products for the global market. Working within our world-class Research, Design and Development (RDD) team, you’ll collaborate with technical specialists and creative minds to create products that are truly different and better than our competitors.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of New Category, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Dyson’s product roadmap for this emerging category. This position focuses on design leadership for internally and externally developed projects, ensuring alignment with Dyson’s standards for quality, performance, and innovation.

• Lead design activities for new category projects, ensuring delivery on time, to specification, and within budget.

• Maintain visibility of the long-term product portfolio plan and support evolving business priorities.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to identify and manage external partners for products, sub-assemblies, and technologies.

• Define and implement processes for partner engagement (RFI/RFP) and resource planning.

• Track and report all external partner activities within the new category.

• Drive design decisions that balance Dyson’s brand identity with outsourced and internal delivery models.

• Act as a key design authority, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with Dyson’s standards throughout the development lifecycle.

• Influence and align cross-functional teams to achieve design and business objectives.

About you

• Degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years’ experience in product design and development, with exposure to end-to-end delivery.

• Strong understanding of tooling, manufacturing techniques, and product development frameworks.

• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering; familiarity with operations and supply chain.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver against time, cost, and quality targets.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Commercial awareness and data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Benefits

Dyson China offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive medical coverage. Beyond financial rewards, you’ll enjoy professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and a vibrant culture that reflects our engineering spirit.