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QA Director (IP Focus) - Toys

Hong Kong Permanent HK$900,000 - HK$1,100,000 per year View Job Description
This high-impact leadership role combines auditing, risk management, factory governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure product innovation, trade secrets, molds, packaging, and proprietary processes remain fully protected from development through production.
  • Strategic Global Exposure
  • Regional Influence Across Asia

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised market leader in the toy and consumer products industry, with a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and licensed products sold worldwide. The company operates a sophisticated international sourcing and manufacturing network throughout Asia and is committed to protecting innovation, safeguarding intellectual property, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Lead the Quality Assurance with Intellectual Property focus program across Asia manufacturing operations.
  • Protect product designs, tooling, packaging, prototypes, trade secrets, and confidential manufacturing processes from misuse or unauthorised disclosure.
  • Conduct factory audits and risk assessments to identify IP vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls.
  • Establish and maintain robust chain-of-custody, asset tracking, and IP governance processes.
  • Ensure manufacturing partners comply with confidentiality, licensing, and security requirements.
  • Investigate potential IP breaches and partner with global security, legal, and operational teams on corrective actions.
  • Develop IP protection policies, audit frameworks, and training programs for internal teams and suppliers.
  • Prepare audit findings, risk reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Deliver training, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to protect global brands and licensed products.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
  • At least 8 years experience in manufacturing audits, quality/compliance, supply chain risk, or IP protection within consumer products, toys, or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of factory operations, supplier management, and manufacturing processes across Asia.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive compliance initiatives across regional and global teams.
  • Excellent auditing, analytical, investigation, and reporting skills.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin and Cantonese
  • Willing to travel frequently within Asia



What's on Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate. Please contact Jolie Auyeung at jolieauyeung@michaelpage com hk/ 6300 8243 if you/ your connections are interested.

Contact
Jolie Auyeung
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083447
Phone number
+852 3602 2445

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Jolie Auyeung
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2445
Job Reference
JN-082026-7083447

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.