Careers at BaiyX
BaiyX is building a research-led industrial supply company in Shanghai. We look for people who want to find out how things really work, in an industry, a product or a company, and who write down what they find.
What We Look For
Analytical Habits
You test claims against evidence and can explain a conclusion in a few clear paragraphs.
Industrial Curiosity
You want to know how machines, components and factories work, and you are at ease on a production floor.
Clear Written English
Our clients are international. Research, proposals and correspondence are written in English.
Ownership
You carry work through to the result and raise problems early.
Open Roles
Roles are based in our Shanghai office unless stated otherwise. Select a role to read the full description.
Industry Research Analyst
Map industrial sectors and the manufacturers in them, and turn that work into the research behind client supply proposals.
What you will do
- Build industry maps: value chains, technology routes, market structure and pricing behaviour
- Assemble manufacturer universes from corporate registry, customs, patent and certification data
- Break products down into critical components, benchmark them against international references and build should-cost models
- Write research notes for clients and for BaiyX Insights
What we look for
- A strong academic background in engineering, economics, finance or a related field
- Experience in industry research, investment analysis or a technical role in manufacturing
- Confidence with spreadsheets, primary sources and Chinese-language records
- Clear written English
- Willingness to visit factories
Supplier Due Diligence Engineer
Assess manufacturers on site and verify their products, producing the evidence behind every supplier rating.
What you will do
- Lead factory assessments covering in-house processes, capacity and the quality system
- Review ownership, related parties, litigation and financial records with the research team
- Run channel checks with manufacturers’ customers, component suppliers and peers
- Plan sample tests, verify certificates with their issuers and coordinate independent inspection where the order calls for it
- Score manufacturers on the nine-dimension rating, recording the evidence behind each score
What we look for
- A degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or a related field
- Experience in supplier quality, factory auditing, inspection or manufacturing engineering
- Ability to read drawings, specifications and test reports
- Clear written English for assessment reports
- Readiness to travel often to factories across China
International Business Development Manager
Build long-term relationships with industrial companies overseas, from the first enquiry to supply that lasts for years.
What you will do
- Respond to enquiries and turn client requirements into clear specifications
- Prepare written supply proposals with the research team
- Lead commercial discussions on scope, pricing, delivery and terms
- Manage client accounts across repeat orders, spare parts and new product lines
- Develop clients in person in their own countries: visiting industrial companies, meeting procurement and engineering teams, and building local relationships
- Represent BaiyX in online channels and at industry events in your market
What we look for
- Experience selling industrial equipment, components or engineering services to international clients
- Fluent spoken and written English; Spanish, Arabic, Russian or another language is an advantage
- Ability to discuss technical requirements with engineers and procurement teams
- Interest in using research and evidence in commercial conversations
- For market-based positions, residence in the market and knowledge of its industrial companies
- Willingness to travel within your region and to China
Supply Operations Specialist
Keep orders on track from contract to delivery, and keep the record of every supplier current.
What you will do
- Follow orders through production against the agreed specification and schedule
- Arrange pre-shipment inspection and resolve non-conformities before goods leave the factory
- Coordinate export documents, freight and delivery with forwarders
- Maintain the supplier status record: product lines, ratings, reviews and alternative sources
- Plan spare parts and consumables with clients for repeat supply
What we look for
- Experience in export order management, supply chain operations or supplier coordination
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, export documentation and international freight
- An organised, precise and responsive way of working
- Good written English
- Familiarity with industrial products is an advantage
Research Intern
Support the research team with data, sources and exhibits for industry and manufacturer research.
What you will do
- Collect and organise industry, trade and company data
- Build manufacturer lists and check them against public records
- Prepare charts and tables for research reports
- Summarise Chinese and English sources accurately
What we look for
- Current study in engineering, economics, finance or a related field
- Care with data and sources
- Good written English
- Availability for at least three days a week over three months or more
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note through our contact page, naming the role you are applying for.
- 01
Application
Your CV and a short note on why the role interests you.
- 02
Written Exercise
A short case or analysis task drawn from the work of the role.
- 03
Interviews
Conversations with the team and with the founder.
- 04
Offer
A written offer setting out the role, start date and terms.
We read every application. BaiyX welcomes applications from everyone with the skills and drive for the role.