brooks_running
Technical
Footwear
Product
Developer
Who We A
re
: Brooks is a team of passionate people
united by a desire to do me
aningful work
, lead healthy lives
and
make a difference
. We
share
a focuse
d
mission
: to inspire
everyone
to
run and
be active.
That’s it. No distractions
—it
’s all about the run.
Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we
obsess
over
delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit,
with a goal
of
being more
relevant to runners
than any other brand,
day after day and mile after mile.
We
are determined to
innovat
e
,
challeng
ing
ourselves to
lead thought
at every turn
.
Inside these walls and on the
roads,
tracks and trails, w
e live and breathe
Run Happy,
celebrating the positive impact running has on
our
lives
and others
. We
inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and
more memorable.
Our
company
culture defines us,
bonds us together
and
creates the conditions for success. It is
lived daily
as
a
behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought,
Play As a Team,
Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity, Have Fun and Be Active.
If you’re
on our team
, it means you’re part of
creating
something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks. Your
J
ob
: U
tilizing
advanced
, technical
product and process knowledge
you
will work with a cross-functional product creation team from the collection of insights through commercialization to deliver
technical running footwear
that exceed consumer expectations
. Hands-on experience and knowledge
of the total footwear construction process including; outsole/midsole drawing, pattern engineering, material construction and properties, and costing
is required for your success in this role
. Other critical responsibilities include understanding manufacturing capabilities, anticipating issues, problem solving, and timely resolution.
Your
ideas around engineering principles that enhance product performance, product value, and
your ability to
communicate them across the product teams
is a must for this role.
. Your
Responsibilities
: O
versee
and manage multiple projects from
Insights gathering to Brief S
tage
,
through Design, Development,
Costing, and
into
Commercialization Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation Partner with and influence vendors and factories
in the
manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process in order to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product Partner with and guide
design and development personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives of the organization C
ritique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective Participate
in
Asia development trips,
3
-
4
per year, to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects Recommend and specify to product team the material, component and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing 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 production confirmation and margin goals Collaborate with our Research, Design and Development, Marketing and Costing teams and Color Designers in order to show sample materials that meet the criteria for the category based on material performance data. Create and build a knowledge base and stay informed about vendor capabilities and performance, factory relationships, quality issues, materials pricing and lead times. Qualifications
: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, Biomechanics or other applicable technical degrees. 3 - 7
successful years’ of experience leading the development of high performance
, technical running
footwear projects Ex
pertise in
technical running
footwear product development, process, project management, costing and manufacturing of product from conception to retail. Proven ability to lead and influence in a collaborative, cross-functional group without command/ control to meet strategic objectives. Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams that are made up of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds resulting in effective working relationships across the company Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders. Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks (self and through others), while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another. Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots.” Curious and open minded; always open for a challenge, inventive, creative. With the ability to challenge the status quo – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details. Strong computer skills including experience with Illustrator, MS Office software. Proven ability to lead and influence in collaborative, team oriented and complex global environments. Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community. Embraces and lives the Brooks values! Reports to:
Director, Footwear Development Department:
Footwear Development - 30 Position Class:
Exempt
, Salaried Position Location:
Headquarters –
Seattle,
WA Job Description –
Technical Footwear Product Developer Last Updated –
August, 2017
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Footwear
Product
Developer
Who We A
re
: Brooks is a team of passionate people
united by a desire to do me
aningful work
, lead healthy lives
and
make a difference
. We
share
a focuse
d
mission
: to inspire
everyone
to
run and
be active.
That’s it. No distractions
—it
’s all about the run.
Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we
obsess
over
delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit,
with a goal
of
being more
relevant to runners
than any other brand,
day after day and mile after mile.
We
are determined to
innovat
e
,
challeng
ing
ourselves to
lead thought
at every turn
.
Inside these walls and on the
roads,
tracks and trails, w
e live and breathe
Run Happy,
celebrating the positive impact running has on
our
lives
and others
. We
inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and
more memorable.
Our
company
culture defines us,
bonds us together
and
creates the conditions for success. It is
lived daily
as
a
behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought,
Play As a Team,
Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity, Have Fun and Be Active.
If you’re
on our team
, it means you’re part of
creating
something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks. Your
J
ob
: U
tilizing
advanced
, technical
product and process knowledge
you
will work with a cross-functional product creation team from the collection of insights through commercialization to deliver
technical running footwear
that exceed consumer expectations
. Hands-on experience and knowledge
of the total footwear construction process including; outsole/midsole drawing, pattern engineering, material construction and properties, and costing
is required for your success in this role
. Other critical responsibilities include understanding manufacturing capabilities, anticipating issues, problem solving, and timely resolution.
Your
ideas around engineering principles that enhance product performance, product value, and
your ability to
communicate them across the product teams
is a must for this role.
. Your
Responsibilities
: O
versee
and manage multiple projects from
Insights gathering to Brief S
tage
,
through Design, Development,
Costing, and
into
Commercialization Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation Partner with and influence vendors and factories
in the
manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process in order to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product Partner with and guide
design and development personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives of the organization C
ritique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective Participate
in
Asia development trips,
3
-
4
per year, to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects Recommend and specify to product team the material, component and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing 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 production confirmation and margin goals Collaborate with our Research, Design and Development, Marketing and Costing teams and Color Designers in order to show sample materials that meet the criteria for the category based on material performance data. Create and build a knowledge base and stay informed about vendor capabilities and performance, factory relationships, quality issues, materials pricing and lead times. Qualifications
: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, Biomechanics or other applicable technical degrees. 3 - 7
successful years’ of experience leading the development of high performance
, technical running
footwear projects Ex
pertise in
technical running
footwear product development, process, project management, costing and manufacturing of product from conception to retail. Proven ability to lead and influence in a collaborative, cross-functional group without command/ control to meet strategic objectives. Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams that are made up of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds resulting in effective working relationships across the company Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders. Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks (self and through others), while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another. Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots.” Curious and open minded; always open for a challenge, inventive, creative. With the ability to challenge the status quo – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details. Strong computer skills including experience with Illustrator, MS Office software. Proven ability to lead and influence in collaborative, team oriented and complex global environments. Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community. Embraces and lives the Brooks values! Reports to:
Director, Footwear Development Department:
Footwear Development - 30 Position Class:
Exempt
, Salaried Position Location:
Headquarters –
Seattle,
WA Job Description –
Technical Footwear Product Developer Last Updated –
August, 2017
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