Senior Product Engineer, Future of Manufacturing, Asia
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At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we'll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no "I" in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there. Your Job: The purpose of the Future of Manufacturing ("FOM") team is to diversify and automate our source base in order to mitigate risk, increase capacity, drive quality, improve environmental impacts, reduce total landed cost, improve service and deliver growth closer to our consumer. As a Senior Product Engineer, FOM, Asia you will play a key role in driving the future of our footwear making process from development to production in Southeast Asia. You will be responsible for managing individual projects related to the footwear manufacturing process for new ways of making key models with various product groups to ensure the mass manufacturability of these models within the new processes and technologies for manufacturing. You will ensure that the technologies and processes deliver the expected fit, feel, ride, and quality our consumers expect. As a Senior Product Engineer, FOM, Asia, you will provide input and feedback to development, commercialization, Lean, and engineering teams to improve our products. You, and members of your team, will lead projects, manage related factory trials, and ensure proper execution of product and process changes. At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in the Footwear industry
- Advanced knowledge of footwear construction methods, patterns, processes, tooling, and materials
- Post-secondary degree in an associated discipline (science, engineering) preferred; in lieu of degree, an additional 2+ years of experience acceptable
- Proven project accountability and delivery; proven leadership in formal or non-formal roles
- Fluent English communication skills (both speaking and writing). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Effective communication, organizational skills and willingness to lead or work in a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Smartsheet preferred.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values and Run Happy attitude.
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