Footwear Product Developer

Footwear Product DeveloperResponsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals; lead, guiding, and following through on making decisions that will lead to timely product confirmation and sample delivery; execute product creation according to critical dates and performance/profitability goals; work with multi-functional teammates to ensure manufacturability of product concepts; develop and utilize footwear knowledge to drive results and achieve project designs; apply fundamental understanding of multiple sports and standard methodologies to identify product and testing requirements, and assuring product performance through physical and field-testing; recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to meet key features and product performance goals; engage in all phases of product process to ensure projects are completed on time, can be commercialized, manufactured, while meeting design intent performance, costing, and sustainability goals. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.Must have Master's degree in Kinesiology, Sport Product Management and 1 year of experience in the job offered or a product-related occupation.Position requires:Footwear and Hard Goods Chemical EngineeringFootwear and Hard Goods Pattern EngineeringProduct Quality EngineeringCost EngineeringMold and Tooling EngineeringSustainable Material Knowledge, Sourcing and CharacterizationFootwear and Hard Goods Data Driven prototype/product validation and translating Mechanical Data to Product DevelopmentBiomechanical Engineering including Footwear and Hard GoodsProduct Biomechanical & Perception Testing Analysis Knowledge including Hard Goods and Footwear (Physical and Field Testing)End-End Project ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMechanical Testing including footwear and hard goodsFront facing consumer and Cross Functional Technical Data CommunicationWe offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.