Senior Specialist - Innovation Footwear Developer
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- 🇨🇠Switzerland
- On-site
- Senior
- 3 months ago
- welding
- Agile
3 months ago
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- Manage and execute the creation of innovative product concepts from conception to completion, overseeing technology development, sample creation and assembly, as well as the development of uppers, toolings, technologies, and molds.
- Management of multiple high-impact innovation projects with complete autonomy and ownership. Strategic planning and aligning with company goals.
- Engage in complex problem-solving, tackling challenges related to product intricacies, process optimization, efficiency enhancement, model making and the enablement of scalable manufacturing practices.
- Ensure seamless communication and collaboration by acting as a bridge between designers, conceptual footwear innovators, model makers, pattern engineers, technology partners and other stakeholders. Ensure that scalability is carefully considered for every project.
- Work closely with the Sport Science, Innovation Design, Footwear Engineering, and Innovation Material Science teams to create an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and drive the development of innovative prototypes.
- Create and update the transfer Manual, by meticulously documenting processes, including key data, design images, and detailed product/process descriptions to ensure it remains a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for successful technical knowledge transfer.
- Forge strong connections with our development teams in Asia, actively participating in the assurance of successful information transfer strategies, and fostering a collaborative cross-border working relationship.
- Demonstrate expertise in fabricating and assembling materials and components, utilizing a diverse array of machinery and hand tools. This includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in cutting, injecting, sanding, buffing, sewing, welding, pressing, and lasting processes.
- Experience: 5+ years of footwear development experience, with a strong background in the performance running category.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Manufacturing & Hands-On Prototyping: Solid foundational knowledge of footwear construction, upper development, tooling, pattern engineering, and sample building.
- Material & Foam Mastery: Hands-on experience developing advanced upper textiles, bottom unit superfoams, sustainable material alternatives, and performance ingredients.
- Data-to-Product translation: Ability to translate sports science data, athlete feedback, and mechanical testing results into actionable product features and structural solutions.
- Project Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects under tight seasonal deadlines, effectively presenting design updates, performance parameters, and costing details to leadership.
- Communication & Cultural Fluency: Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across global teams, Asia production partners, and multi-disciplinary R&D units.
- Travel: Willingness to travel internationally up to 15% of the time for factory reviews, supplier collaboration, and prototype builds.
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