Red Wing Shoe Co. · 1 month ago
Manager, Product Development & Engineering Innovation
Red Wing, MN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expRed Wing Shoe Company is a global company based in Red Wing, Minnesota, focused on delivering best-in-class product solutions and customer experiences. The Product Development and Engineering Innovation Manager leads the development and commercialization of new products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful market execution.
Product DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Drive engineering, prototyping, and testing for new products
Manage sample room operations and ensure production readiness
Create technical specs, CAD models, and documentation
Partner with manufacturing and supply chain for cost efficiency and manufacturability
Troubleshoot technical issues and align commercialization with production
Inspire and mentor team members, promoting collaboration and growth
Provide hands-on leadership and clear strategic direction
Translate corporate initiatives into actionable plans
Identify trends, technologies, and automation opportunities
Collaborate on ideation, concept development, and feasibility assessments
Integrate innovation into business operations and champion creative thinking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials), Footwear Design, Product Development, Innovation Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in product development, product engineering, R&D, or manufacturing within the footwear industry
Proven track record of managing projects from concept through commercialization
Experience in last engineering, outsole tooling, mould development, and material performance
In-depth knowledge of design, development, and commercialization process within go-to-market
Experience with various footwear construction methods (cemented, Goodyear welt, stitchdown, injected, vulcanized)
Proficiency with CAD software (Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), rapid prototyping, 3D modeling, and digital prototyping tools
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent product initiatives with varying timelines and complexity
Strong experience leading and working with cross-functional teams (product creation, manufacturing, and sourcing)
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
Creative thinking skills with a balance of commercial and technical constraints
Passion for technical innovation and continuous improvement in materials, construction, and performance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
A 401(k) match
Employee discounts
Valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services
Financial planning assistance
Well-being coaching
Company
Red Wing Shoe Co.
Red Wing Shoe Company was built on America’s great promise; if one worked hard enough, one could achieve anything. In 1905, Mr.
1001-5000 employees
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