MPI Specialist

Red Wing Shoe Company•Clarksville, AR

6h•$55,400 - $74,700•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based onsite for daily in-person work. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do. This role provides technical expertise to support commercialization of new footwear products—from RFC through RFP and into production—aligned with the RWSC Go-to-Market process.

Requirements

7 - 10 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead commercialization for USA-made and sourced upper products across RWSC manufacturing facilities.
Plan, build, and execute pre-production trials; approve production readiness.
Conduct fit, wear, and testing trials for sourced uppers; build mold and confirmation samples.
Develop and deliver training for manufacturing teams on product requirements, purpose, and assembly methods.
Document technical processes to ensure consistency, quality, and repeatability.
Review and approve final production tickets.
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing to ensure timely product launches and updates.
Provide technical support for tooling, equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of training and best practices.
Support sourcing and qualification of third-party vendors and equipment.
Participate in cross-functional product meetings and complete additional duties as assigned.