New Balance is looking to drive quality of product and information in prototyping and commercialization by hiring a Senior Product Testing Developer to consult and support global development testing within required source bases from prototyping through commercialization.
Requirements
- Comprehension of industry test standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) for performance, durability, and sustainability.
- Accountable for the technical integrity and manufacturing feasibility of apparel products.
- Experience working in Textile Science, Color Development, Apparel, Footwear, Technical materials including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques.
- Experience partnering with T1 and T2 vendors to develop and test a product from inception to production.
- Superior technical knowledge of fabric construction and GB testing parameters.
- Proficient computer skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office, Excel, PLM preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partners with the global R&D team on material and garment testing initiatives and assists with special projects as needed to support shared objectives.
- Garment Testing leadership, management of supplier onboarding, standards, and confirming testing per GTM development and buy ready milestones.
- Comprehension of industry test standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) for performance, durability, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with the materials, development, and sourcing teams to ensure the handover of FIS, testing documents, and sustainability certifications follow New Balance standards.
- Lead prototyping material application and testing reviews and troubleshooting; drive effective communication and escalation of issues.
- Manage category development and sublimated garment testing ensuring all products can achieve desired end use, manufacturability, sustainability goals, and quality functions.
- Consistently achieves results through tough circumstances by identifying at risk materials and construction and proactively troubleshoots potential issues to ensure product can be commercialized and buy ready.
Other
- Partner cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders within R&D along with Global Tech Services, Product Management, QC, Production and Sourcing as well as with our external supply partners.
- Achieving key calendar dates & deliverables including the Buy Ready decision gate.
- Adaptability: Results-oriented and analytical, you thrive in a cross-functional environment, wearing different hats pending the topic or issue at hand.
- Strong collaborative skills with a passion to drive results through cross-functional interactions and influence.
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to adapt to shifting demands.
