Footwear Product Engineer II - HOKA

Deckers•Portland, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role As a Footwear Product Engineer II, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our footwear products. You will manage projects from brief to final production, ensuring quality, design intent, and functionality are at the forefront. Your expertise will help optimize products based on testing and material performance, and you will collaborate closely with our D evelopment, Asia Product E ngineering, and M anufacturing teams to bring innovative and high-quality footwear to market . We celebra te diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years’ experience in the footwear industry.
Understanding of footwear manufacturing processes and materials.
Knowledge of chemical engineering, tooling engineering, and pattern making.
Expertise in foams and injection molding components.
In-depth knowledge of footwear product constructions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
Creative problem-solving skills and outside-the-box thinking.
Ability to read 2D drawings and translate them to 3D.
Proficiency in using tools of the trade, including calipers, hardness gauge, tape measure, profile gauge, Brannock device, etc.

Responsibilities

Sign off on tech packages/revisions before being sent to the development center.
Manage low to moderate complexity projects from brief, design, and prototyping through final production.
Work with extended teams to optimize products based on testing and material performance.
Review and suggest efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes during development.
Problem-solve in partnership with the development team for potential construction, material, cost, fit, and durability concerns.
Collaborate with Asia development, engineering, and manufacturing teams to improve product quality, aesthetics, and performance.
Review technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components, and lasts to identify issues with fit, aesthetics, and performance.
Translate consumer feedback into actionable engineering items and best practices.
Lead conversations around fit, aesthetics, and performance to meet critical gates/dates.
Ensure product readiness from fit, aesthetic, and performance perspectives at RTB.
Drive footwear product engineering initiatives for HOKA.
Partner with development, testing, and design teams to investigate and resolve issues arising from wear testing.
Lead the review and feedback process of commercialization shoes to ensure product quality and consistency in mass production.
Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
Proactively seek , evaluate, and monitor new technologies relevant to the industry.
Travel to development factories and trade shows as necessary.
Assist in training new team members.