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Active employees worldwide
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Top management from Internal Promotion
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Welfare activities in 2024
Hardware Engineering
Software Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
Sales Management
Hardware Engineering
- 40+ Hardware experts worldwide
- Design & create physical components by being at the forefront of technological advancements
- MCU hardware design, embedded system structure, digital / analogue signal processing
- Develop computer-integrated products for cars, electronics, and smart home appliances
Software Engineering
- 20+ Software experts worldwide
- Use tailormade software
- Create UI, motor control, IoT integrated control solutions
- Participate in ISO16949, ISO26262, ASPICE Level 2 certifications
Mechanical Engineering
- 60+ Mechanical experts worldwide
- Handle patent products
- A wide range of materials and complex designs including moulding, plastic and metal design to meet diverse industry needs.
- Manufacturing Processes: Understanding various manufacturing processes, including machining, moulding, and additive manufacturing.
Project Management
- 70+ Project experts worldwide
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification sponsored by Defond
- Lead projects from 0 to 1, ensure project milestones and scope objectives are met within budget and schedule
Sales Management
- 30+ Sales experts worldwide
- Strong business network, with 20+ Fortune Global 500 customers
- Strategic planning and methodology on sales target and resources allocation
- Expand product lines across different sectors and countries
Hardware Engineering
- 40+ Hardware experts worldwide
- Design & create physical components by being at the forefront of technological advancements
- MCU hardware design, embedded system structure, digital / analogue signal processing
- Develop computer-integrated products for cars, electronics, and smart home appliances
Software Engineering
- 20+ Software experts worldwide
- Use tailormade software
- Create UI, motor control, IoT integrated control solutions
- Participate in ISO16949, ISO26262, ASPICE Level 2 certifications
Mechanical Engineering
- 60+ Mechanical experts worldwide
- Handle patent products
- A wide range of materials and complex designs including moulding, plastic and metal design to meet diverse industry needs.
- Manufacturing Processes: Understanding various manufacturing processes, including machining, moulding, and additive manufacturing.
Project Management
- 70+ Project experts worldwide
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification sponsored by Defond
- Lead projects from 0 to 1, ensure project milestones and scope objectives are met within budget and schedule
Sales Management
- 30+ Sales experts worldwide
- Strong business network, with 20+ Fortune Global 500 customers
- Strategic planning and methodology on sales target and resources allocation
- Expand product lines across different sectors and countries
Hear from Our Team
Patrick Ko
Chief Operation Officer
Godmans Chow
BU Head, Smart Home
Dominik Schönwälder
BU Head, Automotive
Dixon Tong
BU Head, Power Tools
I joined Defond as an HR professional to support the daily operations of the Germany Office. It has been a wonderful journey to be part of the Defond team, as the company prioritizes employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our team is made up of young, open-minded, and friendly colleagues.
Dumbeck Madeleine
HR Assistant
Germany
This year, 2025, marks my fifth-year milestone at Defond, and it has been a journey of great exposure and achievement. As a pioneer in setting up and expanding the manufacturing plant in Romania, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing incredible growth. What started as a small team of just 6 members has now evolved into a sizable enterprise.
Andrei Radu
Technical Manager
Romania
I have been a member of Defond since 2004 and have witnessed the company’s remarkable growth and expansion over the years. Throughout my tenure, Defond has provided a variety of training and development opportunities, which have been instrumental in helping us achieve our personal development goals.
Liu Qun
Customer Service Manager
China
Joining Defond as an Engineer has been an incredible journey. One of my proudest moments was serving as the leading presenter on Tech Day, sharing our capabilities with over 20 customers’ designers in the USA. Defond offers a dynamic and proactive work environment, providing not only local Hong Kong experience but also international exposure.
Alexander Poon
Engineering Manager
Hong Kong
It has been my biggest achievement to establish and lead the Engineering Common Resources team. Defond is a people-centric company that truly values employees’ ideas, feedback, and development. The end goal is to ensure that everyone on the team enjoys their journey with Defond and has the opportunity to shine in our role.
Lei Mingguang
Senior Engineering Manager
China
As a business development leader focusing on new OEM customers, I have successfully pitched to and signed agreements with over 30 leading automotive companies. Defond promotes a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, with opportunities to work with international teams and gain exposure to diverse cultures.
Jan Chan
Senior Manager – Business Development
Hong Kong
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Finance Transformation Manager
Hong Kong
Finance Transformation Manager
Hong Kong
Experienced Professional
Full time
24 Oct 2025Description
Defond, an ODM-centric control solutions provider, is hiring the EE & SW Engineering leader for our Appliances & building technology Business Unit.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and map current finance processes across regions to identify inefficiencies
- Design streamlined, standardized future-state processes aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements
- Document processes clearly for training and reference purposes
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
- Define process requirements to support SAP implementations and upgrades in Germany, Vietnam, and Romania
- Collaborate with IT to integrate automation tools, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Power BI
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance finance operations
- Assist in vendor sourcing and solution evaluation as needed
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive finance transformation roadmap
- Execute transformation initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities
- Support change management through training and rollout of new processes
- Partner with the Financial Controller to ensure successful adoption of redesigned processes
- Engage with finance operations, IT, and cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, operations) to align transformation efforts
- Ensure process designs reflect operational realities and promote cross-regional consistency
- Enhance process efficiency and reduce manual effort across global finance operations
- Ensure successful SAP implementations and upgrades in key regions (Germany, Vietnam, Romania)
- Establish formal procedural manuals and documentation for clarity and compliance
- Drive adoption of automation tools and digital finance solutions
- Improve transparency and consistency in finance processes across regions
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in finance, process improvement, or related fields
- Experience in finance transformation or process ownership and exposure to cross-regional finance operations is preferred
- Proven expertise in the manufacturing or ODM sectors
- Strong proficiency with SAP, K3, Power BI, and RPA tools
- Familiarity with budget management tools is preferred
- Ability to independently design processes from scratch
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
- A strong, professional background & infrastructure
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- 5 days’ work week with flexible working hours
- Birthday leave + Marriage leave + Maternity leave + Compassionate leave
- Double pay + Performance bonus
Contact
- Anson Lee
- Assistant Manager, TA and L&D
- Email: mhlee@defondetech.com
- Mobile: +852 22757518
ME Commodity Manager
Hong Mei
ME Commodity Manager
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management.
- Develop and maintain a competitive and reliable supply base for mechanical and tooling-related commodities.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and capability criteria.
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluations, scorecards, and corrective action plans.
- Cost Analysis & Quoting.
- Conduct detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis to validate supplier pricing and cost changes.
- Lead quoting activities for strategic tooling and mechanical components, ensuring alignment with cost targets and project timelines.
- Provide leadership in cost modeling and customer cost analysis to support pricing strategies and margin improvement.
- Contract Management.
- Negotiate and manage Master Purchasing Agreements (MPAs), tooling contracts, and other critical supplier agreements.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and proactively manage risks related to supply continuity and commercial exposure.
- Process & Compliance.
- Ensure sourcing processes are aligned with company policies and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations) to support new product introductions and supplier development.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost reduction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management, preferably in mechanical parts and tooling.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical components, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools; SAP experience is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293
Direct Material Purchasing Manager
Hong Mei
Direct Material Purchasing Manager
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Purchase Order Management.
- Management: Create, release, and track purchase orders; verify specs, pricing, and delivery terms.
- Supplier OTD: Monitor regional delivery performance, resolve delays, and implement corrective actions.
- Daily Procurement: Execute spot buys, maintain ERP data integrity (SAP/Oracle), and ensure audit-ready records.
- Regional Oversight: Standardize processes across sites and align purchasing plans with corporate forecasts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to balance inventory and avoid shortages or excess.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of buyers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement; Provide training on systems, processes, and best practices.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in direct material purchasing, preferably in the electronics or high-tech manufacturing sector.
- Experience managing regional procurement operations or multi-site purchasing teams.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific supply chain dynamics and raw materials.
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293
Electronic Engineer, Hardware (Power Tools / Power Electronics)
Hong Kong
Electronic Engineer, Hardware (Power Tools / Power Electronics)
Hong KongExperienced ProfessionalFull time24 Oct 2025Description
Defond is a fast-growing industry leader in the development and manufacture of electromechanical and electronic switches, modules, sensors, battery packs and other innovative human-machine interaction (HMI) solutions for a wide range of applications including home appliances, power tools, automotive and industrial automation.
Responsibilities
- Solid embedded system and Electronics circuit design development experience for power products.
- Independent role in handling design, testing, troubleshooting, and improvement that may arise during product development.
- Working closely with other ENGs and PM team members to participate in NPD Projects, from concept to launch.
- Logical thinking and good communication with customers, suppliers, and production teams on technical communications.
- Conduct simulations and physical testing to validate the design, including circuit analysis, electromagnetic analysis, EMC/EMI requirements/regulations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in electronic design and apply them to the design process.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 1 years of experience in electronics design and product development, power product experience is preferred
- Knowledge of NPD Process, Experience in handling DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP Process
- Experience in development at one of the following areas will be an advantage
- Power supply design such as inverter, DC-DC converters or AC-DC converters
- RF knowledge such as measurement and tuning of antenna. antenna design in BLE or wireless power transfer
- Hardware design of sensors
- Strong technical knowledge in hardware design, PCB layout, circuit design in Altium
- Excellent command of Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, both spoken & written
- More experienced candidates can be considered as Senior Electronic Engineer, Hardware
Benefits
- A strong, professional background & infrastructure
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- 5 days’ work week with flexible working hours
- Birthday leave + Marriage leave + Maternity leave + Compassionate leave
- Double pay + Performance bonus
Contact
- Evelyn Cheung
- Senior Human Resources Officer
- Email: wkcheung@defondetech.com
- Mobile: +852 2275 7520
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Smart Home Product)
Hong Kong
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Smart Home Product)
Hong KongExperienced ProfessionalFull time24 Oct 2025Description
Defond, an ODM-centric control solutions provider, is hiring the EE & SW Engineering leader for our Appliances & building technology Business Unit.
Responsibilities
- Work on design and manufacturing process of Home Appliance
- Assist in mechanical design of product to fulfil requirements, including but not limited to components and material selections, 3D/2D drawing, define of specifications, BOM preparation, NPD and production process, and maintenance of design changes, etc
- Support evaluation of products and parts and assist in resolving engineering issues
- Prepare documents and regular reports for assigned projects
- Support project related activities with project and production teams
- Develop test plans, arrange testing, and analyze improvements during the NPI (New Product Introduction) phase
- Handle RFQs (Requests for Quotation)
- Address customer complaints and provide technical support to other departments
- Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of responsibility and a proactive attitude
Qualifications
- Min. 3 years of product design and development experience, with familiarity with the basic structure of plastic and metal molds
- Knowledge of the properties of common plastic and metal materials, as well as their post-processing techniques
- Familiarity with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) requirements and documentation, as well as product tolerance analysis
- Ability to independently complete product design and evaluation, with strong skills in analyzing product anomalies
- Proficient in using Creo software (3D and 2D) and familiar with related computer operating software
- Experience in product structural design and follow-up, particularly with control modules for small or white goods appliances, or familiarity with user interface modules (with display screens) development is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure, with a strong sense of responsibility, proactive attitude, good teamwork, communication skills, and hands-on capability
- Good communication in both written and spoken English and Mandarin
Benefits
- A strong, professional background & infrastructure
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- 5 days’ work week with flexible working hours
- Birthday leave + Marriage leave + Maternity leave + Compassionate leave
- Double pay + Performance bonus
Contact
- Evelyn Cheung
- Senior Human Resources Officer
- Email: wkcheung@defondetech.com
- Mobile: +852 22757517
Process Integration Engineer
Hong Mei
Process Integration Engineer
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Design and Control of Technological Process
- Design and Implementation of Production Line Layout
- Establish tooling fixtures and equipment schemes according to the requirements of the product process to form closed-loop control.
- Preparation and production of PPAP documentation
- Continuous improvement of product manufacturing processes to continuously meet customer needs.
- Analyze process defects and develop effective control measures.
- Introduction and implementation of new technologies/processes.
- Seeking opportunities for improvement and continuously reducing manufacturing costs.
- The supervisor arranges the handling of other affairs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- Have a deep understanding of electronic assembly processes, analyze process defects from 4M1E, and obtain effective control
- Engaged in process design and control work for more than 8 years, the best in the automotive industry
- Proficient in using IE techniques to eliminate waste, improve quality and efficiency
- Familiarize oneself with mature automation or fixture solutions and integrate them well with assembly processes to form a closed-loop quality control system.
- Proficient in the production of the three major technical documents and preparation of PPAP documentation
- Strong logical thinking ability and problem-solving skills
- Familiar with the basic principles of mechanics/electronics
- Has a certain ability to withstand pressure
- Fluent in spoken English.
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293
Structural Engineer
Hong Mei
Structural Engineer
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for the structural design of switch module products and components.
- Work closely with the project team to address technical and schedule issues.
- Resolve and liaise with customers and suppliers regarding technical issues.
- Follow up on projects from research and development to mass production.
- Assist in the release of new products and resolve product quality issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least 2 years of experience in the electronics industry;
- Familiar with the structure of plastic and hardware products, with experience in product structure design
- Fluent in spoken English
- Good communication and coordination skills, strong sense of responsibility, team collaboration
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293
Process Engineer
Hong Mei
Process Engineer
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for new product introduction and overseeing the various stages of process development.
- On-site handling and resolution of production anomalies.
- Conduct regular project improvements based on KPI indicators to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
- Responsible for the creation of product process documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing, Electronic Technology, or related engineering disciplines.
- CET-4 or above in English, with proficient reading and writing skills; fluent spoken English is a plus.
- Familiar with product manufacturing processes.
- Knowledgeable about IATF16949/VDA6.3 automotive quality management systems.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the automotive parts industry.
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293
Quality Engineer
Hong Mei
Quality Engineer
Hong MeiExperienced ProfessionalFull time27 Aug 2025Description
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Responsibilities
- Take initiative to assure quality performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in quality related field.
- Support NPD, engage in all advanced product quality planning procedures to ensure high product quality in mass production. Lead new product and projects launch to support growth.
- Production quality control and assurance: Process execution conformance, visualize the abnormal, lead the trouble shootings in systematic way, track all action plans
- Engineering process management: Monitor the manufacturing process, continuously improve the process and procedure.
- Other tasks from superiors.
Qualifications
- College degree or above in engineering background or related.
- 3+ years working experience, working experience for home appliance. Motor or motorized product concerning working experience preferred.
- Good understand for quality system, ISO9001, IEC60335-1, IEC 60335-2-3 or BS EN 60311.
- Strong problem-solving capability.
- Strong understanding of processing requirements related to: machining, forming, heat treating, plating etc.
- Good language skills in both Chinese and English. Result-oriented, strong communication and presentation skill.
- Be proficient in quality tools. FMEA, Control plan, MSA, SPC, PPAP.
Benefits
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Contact
- Will Chow
- Recruiting Manager
- Email: yyzhou@defondetech.com.cn
- Mobile: 0769 8843 7293