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VF Corporation · 1 month ago

Altra: Footwear Developer

USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $92K/yr

4+ years exp

VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel and footwear. The Footwear Developer II will drive the development and engineering of footwear products, ensuring adherence to quality and margin standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage the development of products from kickoff to production ensuring triad adherence to the product creation calendar milestones through pro-active follow ups

Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update and ultimately drive the decision-making process that leads to on time Buy Ready and achieves margin goals

Confirm final development samples on time and ensure samples meet expected quality and accuracy standards. Manage retention and storage of samples in coordination with the Commercialization Manager

Work with VF Asia Development and factory Costing, Development, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify and leverage potential manufacturing efficiencies to drive reduced product cost

Evaluation and review of tooling including but not limited to reading 2D blueprints, reviewing 3D CADs and printing 3D components for physical review prior to approval to opening sample molds

Collaborate with VFA Asia development and the Materials Developer to recommend materials and provide technical expertise on constructions that meet Design intent without risking product integrity/quality, while meeting or exceeding gross margin targets

Provide the Commercialization Manager and Senior Product Developer product information needed to execute the wear testing of their projects from early prototypes to final confirmed sample testing

Collaborates with design team on the creation of technical packages (CADs, Shell Patterns, Tooling Artwork, Product Details, etc) which are used to build BOMs/specifications in Flex PLM

Publish the complete tech pack to factories and VFA development and maintain all records, files and samples associated with the products development

Ensure execution of fit through clear analysis, documentation, communication, adherence to fit standards, and partnering with the US Commercialization Manager, VF Asia Development and Commercialization teams

Address quality issues as they arise and collaborate with the US product team, VF Asia Product Supply, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Planning and Sales to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all product performance claims

Perform these and other duties as assigned

Attend VF Asia collaborative meetings with Development, Global Material Sourcing and Global Product Costing

Qualification

Footwear product development2D/3D CADProject managementMaterial engineeringTechnical package creationAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationProblem solvingDetail orientedTeamwork skillsWork ethic

Required

4+ years of experience in footwear development or a related field

Self-driven and able to independently manage products through the Development cycle

Detail oriented with strong project management, organizational, work ethic and teamwork skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrates a complete understanding of the development process from brief hand-off to production

Demonstrates a complete understanding of tooling processes including 2D/3D CAD and CAM processes

Demonstrates a complete understanding of materials, pattern engineering, tooling processes and mold construction

Demonstrates a complete understanding of product categories, materials, and product development cycle

Competent in Adobe Illustrator, Product Management/Development systems and Microsoft Office program suite

Overseas and domestic travel will be required on a seasonal basis

Irregular working hours should be expected during peak periods when deadlines are present

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company

VF Corporation

Glassdoor3.6

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.

Founded in 1899

Denver, CO, US

10001+ employees

http://www.vfc.com

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