Footwear Manufacturing Innovation Engineer

Under Armour • Baltimore, MD

2d • $65,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Footwear Concept Creation role brings Under Armour footwear ideas to life through hands-on concept development and rapid prototyping. The role translates design direction, athlete and consumer insights, and category needs into distinctive physical and digital prototypes that advance product learning and decision-making. Working closely with Design, Development, Product Line Management, Innovation, and factory partners, the role explores new methods of making and manufacturing to strengthen product performance, creativity, and brand expression.

The individual must reside within commuting distance of Under Armour's Baltimore, Maryland office. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with four days in-office per week, and involves occasional domestic and international travel. No relocation is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with no experience, or typically 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Ability to safely operate, calibrate, program, diagnose, and maintain prototype fabrication equipment, including 3D printing and CNC milling equipment.
• Ability to plan and conduct experimental tests and analyze results.
• Demonstrated project organizational skills.
• Aptitude for communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Effective oral and written communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work across the innovation organization, within a group, and independently with only general supervision.
• Entrepreneurial curiosity and creativity, self-motivation, and discipline.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, Maryland office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to produce cutting-edge designs that reflect Under Armour’s DBA and brand standards.
• Bring a strong point of view informed by personal inspirations, experiences, and ideas.
• Build strong partnerships with creative peers and bring concepts to reality.
• Push methods of making and manufacturing innovation and challenge the footwear process.
• Create compelling work that disrupts, motivates others, and can continue to define Under Armour footwear.
• Evaluate prototype construction, factory repeatability, and manufacturing considerations, recommending improvements throughout the process.
• Manage projects with flexibility, organization, and the ability to handle overlapping timelines.
• Safely operate, calibrate, program, diagnose, and maintain prototype fabrication equipment such as 3D additive manufacturing (3D printing) and CNC milling equipment.
• Plan and conduct experimental tests involving parts, equipment, and processes, then analyze the results.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and present information effectively.

Benefits

• Paid UA Give Back volunteer days to support local community initiatives.
• Under Armour merchandise discounts.
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
• Maternity and parental leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates.
• Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources promoting physical activity and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level