Senior Product Developer

Job Mission

The Senior Product Developer fully coordinates tasks with team members for a category or collection of products demonstrating strong project management skills by maintaining transparency and issue escalation to maintain organizational alignment.
Major Accountabilities

Leads and coordinates product development for projects and monitors associated deadlines.
Maintains open lines of communication with the sourcing, engineering, product management, design, and development teams.
Utilizes knowledge of shoe construction and manufacturing processes to evaluate prototypes.
Identifies potential issues relating to material test data, technical wear test data, and technical drawings.
Drives Product Validation process on all new models to ensure they meet performance, fit, and specification requirements for consistent product quality.
Engages in product teardowns and cost analysis; makes recommendations to balance cost, manufacturability, and design.
Performs color ups, material ups, new uppers, and exposure to new tools; maintains timelines and proactively identifies problems.
Requirements for Success

Bachelor’s degree; engineering degree a plus.
Minimum of 5‑8 years development experience, including 5 years in footwear and problem‑solving tools.
Solid understanding of technical drawings, molding processes, materials, wear test data, footwear technology, patterns, and production processes; experience developing and implementing new lasts and grading.
Proven record of solving problems creatively.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Domestic and international travel may be required.
Boston, MA Headquarters – Pay Range: $82,000.00 – $105,800.00 – $129,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varies based on relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more).
Benefits

Comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K. Additional perks such as online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave. Temporary associates receive medical, dental, vision, and associate discount; part‑time associates receive 401K, short‑term disability, yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule

North American hybrid model: office three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) with “Work from Anywhere” for four weeks per calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.

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