Product Developer (RF Welding)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the YETI Design and Category Management Teams to understand the vision and direction for the product
• Work with our internal teams and external manufacturing partners to advance a product from prototype stages to successful mass production.
• Work with Project Managers to clearly understand the project timeline and adhere to milestones and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot design, material, and trim details required to execute the desired design.
• Work with Designers to deliver and communicate technical drawing packages to our manufacturing partners.
• Leads the welded product sampling process to ensure design intent is accurately executed, optimizing construction techniques and patterns for DFM through clear communication and frequent on-site engagement with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Collaborates closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to oversee the handoff of welded products from sampling into production.
• Works closely with Product Quality to ensure that all assigned projects meet the demanding standards of all YETI products.
• Manages finished goods product testing with internal and external test labs to qualify new designs for production release.
• Partners closely with internal YETI Materials Developers to effectively develop new materials, trims, and hardware.
• Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in product development preferably in accessories, bags, or apparel.
• Experience working with soft goods vendors (sample rooms, finished goods factories, fabric weavers, fabric coatings factories, etc.) to commercialize new products.
• Proficiency in building soft goods drawing packages such as tech. packs and sample requests.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
• Benefits & Perks:
• Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.
• YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at accommodationrequest@yeti.com .

Benefits

Additional Information

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. The Soft Goods Product Developer is a full-time position based in Vietnam that reports into the Manager, Soft Goods Development in Denver, US. A Soft Goods Product Developer at YETI is responsible for successfully driving the development of projects from concept through production readiness. You will work with a highly skilled Industrial Design Team and will partner closely with our Soft Goods Material Developers, Category Management Team as well as our factory partners to create products that are uniquely YETI!

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