Research & Development Manager (R&D)

Research & Development Manager (R&D) Operations · Full-time · In-Person (Xingan, Jiangxi province, China) · Hours 9am - 5pm EST About Nysonian Nysonian builds the next generation of global lifestyle brands, shaping how people travel, move, and live. We go beyond creating great products to build experiences that elevate everyday life and empower people around the world. Our Fast-Growing Portfolio Includes: NOBL Travel — redefining modern travel with design, durability, and performance FLO Pilates — bringing Pilates into homes and wardrobes globally With $350M+ in revenue, 400+ teammates across 8 countries, and 1M+ customers worldwide, we are shaping the brands that will define the next decade. Core Values: Winners’ Mindset | Speed with Purpose | Thoughtful Innovation | Genuineness | No Ego, Full Ownership The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Research and Development Manager based in Yiwu, China, to lead the end-to-end development of new consumer goods within our travel, health, and fitness product categories. This is an individual contributor role working closely with an offsite team across product, sales, marketing, and operations functions. The successful candidate will own the full product development lifecycle from concept through to mass production including supplier identification, prototyping, costing, BOM management, quality oversight, and compliance. The role requires deep familiarity with the Chinese manufacturing landscape, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously while keeping the offsite team aligned and informed. What You'll Own Lead end-to-end product development from concept to mass production for travel, health, and fitness products, translating briefs into manufacturable specifications, drawings, and technical files. Manage prototype, sampling, tooling, and pre-production cycles, ensuring quality, timeline adherence, and continuous improvement of existing SKUs based on feedback and data Identify, vet, onboard, and manage suppliers across key China hubs (Yiwu, Ningbo, Shenzhen), including factory audits, capability assessments, and relationship management as the primary on-ground contact. Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms while driving supplier performance across quality, delivery, and responsiveness. Develop and maintain BOMs and detailed cost breakdowns (materials, labor, packaging, tooling, freight), leading cost optimization and tracking raw material price risks. Define and enforce quality standards, coordinate testing and certifications (CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, CPSIA, Prop 65), and manage inspections, non-conformance, and CAPA processes. Oversee packaging development (structure, print, artwork) ensuring compliance with shipping, retail, and regulatory requirements across target markets. Drive project execution, stakeholder communication, market intelligence, and IP/risk management, including supplier coordination, sourcing support (e.g.,…