Product & Manufacturing & NPI/NPD Secuirty Manager

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Manager to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive corporate security program. The primary objective of this role is to safeguard our client's most valuable assets: intellectual property (IP), proprietary design details, manufacturing processes, and overall business strategy. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of building a robust security culture across all levels of the organization.


What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and maintain an integrated security framework encompassing physical, information, and personnel security.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats to IP, designs, and processes.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Serve as the company's foremost expert on the protection of technical IP, including circuit designs, process recipes, and material formulations.
• Classify information assets and implement stringent access control measures (e.g., Role-Based Access Control, Need-to-Know principle).
• Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and monitor data flows to prevent unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive data.
• Secure the R&D and engineering environments, including network segmentation and secure development practices.
• Manage and enhance physical security measures across all facilities, including manufacturing plants, R&D labs, and offices.
• Oversee access control systems (badges, biometrics), video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
• Establish and enforce security protocols for sensitive areas such as cleanrooms, fabrication floors, and server rooms.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree holder in Business Administration / Manufacturing Engineering or related
• A proven track record (8-10 years) in corporate security, with significant experience within high-tech manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or other IP-intensive industries.
• Experience in a China or Hong Kong-based multinational corporation is highly advantageous.
• Has firsthand experience designing and running programs specifically aimed at protecting intellectual property, trade secrets, and proprietary manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to IP protection, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, PDPO in HK / CHINA), and corporate security.
• Has been responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of security initiatives from risk assessment and policy development to implementation, training, and audit.
• Fluency in English & Mandarin and Cantonese is highly preferred.