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HOKA · 1 day ago

Footwear Product Engineer II - HOKA

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

HOKA is a brand under Deckers Brands committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. The Footwear Product Engineer II will manage projects from design to production, ensuring quality and functionality while collaborating with various teams to bring innovative footwear products to market.

ApparelE-CommerceFitnessShoesSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Sign off on tech packages/revisions before being sent to the development center

Manage low to moderate complexity projects from brief, design, and prototyping through final production

Work with extended teams to optimize products based on testing and material performance

Review and suggest efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes during development

Problem-solve in partnership with the development team for potential construction, material, cost, fit, and durability concerns

Collaborate with Asia development, engineering, and manufacturing teams to improve product quality, aesthetics, and performance

Review technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components, and lasts to identify issues with fit, aesthetics, and performance

Translate consumer feedback into actionable engineering items and best practices

Lead conversations around fit, aesthetics, and performance to meet critical gates/dates

Ensure product readiness from fit, aesthetic, and performance perspectives at RTB

Drive footwear product engineering initiatives for HOKA

Partner with development, testing, and design teams to investigate and resolve issues arising from wear testing

Lead the review and feedback process of commercialization shoes to ensure product quality and consistency in mass production

Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns

Proactively seek, evaluate, and monitor new technologies relevant to the industry

Travel to development factories and trade shows as necessary

Assist in training new team members

Qualification

Footwear manufacturing processesChemical engineeringFoamsInjection moldingFootwear product constructionsTechnical drawing interpretationMicrosoft applicationsAdobe applicationsTool proficiencyCreative problem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration