Yibi Group | Global Manufacturing Partner for Luxury Jewelry & Leather Goods Hardware
Hardware Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Product Development Engineer – Luxury Bag Hardware
About the Company
Yibi Group is a premium OEM/ODM manufacturer and strategic supplier to international luxury and fashion brands. We specialise in luxury bag hardware, leather goods components and custom precision metal solutions, supported by a 50,000㎡ advanced manufacturing base in China.
About the Role
We are looking for a London-based Product Development Engineer to support luxury bag and leather goods clients across the UK and Europe. You will act as the technical link between clients and our engineering and manufacturing teams in China, managing custom hardware projects from design review and sampling through technical optimisation and production handover.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development of custom bag hardware, including buckles, locks, clasps, chains, hooks, and logo components
- Review drawings, samples, and design briefs to identify technical requirements and manufacturing risks
- Coordinate prototypes, sample revisions, and client feedback
- Provide recommendations on materials, structure, dimensions, assembly, and surface finishing
- Communicate technical information clearly between European clients and China-based teams
- Resolve structural, functional, and cosmetic issues during development
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in luxury bag hardware, leather goods accessories, metal components, or related product development
- Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing, hardware construction, and premium surface finishing
- Experience working with technical drawings, samples, and production specifications
- Strong project management and client communication skills
- Fluent English; Mandarin is an advantage
- Must be based in London or able to work regularly with clients in London
Equal Opportunity Statement
Yibi Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location