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Manager Development Footwear(m/w/x)

Herzogenaurach
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

End-to-end development of medium-complexity athletic footwear, partnering with technicians and material experts. Strong knowledge of footwear creation, sport-specific movement, and biomechanics required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of footwear creation process
  • Knowledge of sport-specific movement
  • Knowledge of biomechanics
  • Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Manage workload
  • Experience in new technologies and innovations
  • Strong business acumen
  • Strong communication skills
  • English language proficiency
  • Continuous learning/growth mindset
  • University degree in manufacturing, engineering, biomechanics, sports science, business, or footwear technician
  • Relevant education, experience, and training combination
  • Strong product engineering background
  • Strong biomechanical understanding
  • Understanding of the sport of Training/Fitness

Tasks

  • Lead end-to-end development for medium complexity products
  • Partner with footwear technicians and material experts
  • Manage product development from concept to production
  • Enhance product performance with sport-specific knowledge
  • Develop new construction and manufacturing processes
  • Analyze designs for manufacturability and material properties
  • Engineer products to meet cost targets
  • Secure initial FOB cost quotes and adjust prices
  • Test materials, processes, prototypes, and development samples
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Update the system for accuracy and timeliness
  • Achieve KPIs for margins, sustainability, and on-time delivery
  • Foster a knowledge-sharing culture
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Support cross-functional projects

Work Experience

  • 2 years

Education

  • Vocational certificationOR
  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
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