Deliver technical running footwear that exceeds consumer expectations at Brooks
Requirements
- Expertise in technical running footwear product development, process, project management, costing and manufacturing of product from conception to retail
- Knowledge of the total footwear construction process including outsole/midsole technical 2D/ 3D, pattern engineering, material construction and properties, and costing
- Understanding of manufacturing capabilities, anticipating issues, problem solving, and timely resolution
- Engineering principles that enhance product performance, product value
- Ability to communicate technical ideas and concepts within project teams and to external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of material performance data and its application to product development
- Familiarity with market trends, new technologies and consumer needs
Responsibilities
- Own leading execution of New Upper, New Tooling Projects including leading projects from creation to final confirmation with T1
- Oversee and manage multiple projects from Insights gathering to Brief Stage, through Design, Development, Costing, and into Commercialization
- Deliver on Brooks Fit, Feel, Ride principles and goals via an unwavering dedication to always deliver excellence
- Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation
- Partner with and influence vendors and factories in the manufacturing process with the ability to steer the process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product
- Critique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective
- Recommend and specify to Product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomechanics, Engineering, Kinesiology, Design or other applicable technical degrees or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ successful years’ experience leading the development of high performance, technical running footwear projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional group without command/ control to meet strategic objectives
