Product Developer II – Advanced Concepts

Deckers Brands•Goleta, CA

4d•$72,600 - $98,000•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 Product Developer II for Teva Footwear, you will support the product creation process from the initial brief and design stages through to final prototyping. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects, participating in the review and evaluation of project status, and assisting in product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, or cost concerns. We celebrate 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's degree or equivalent work experience.
2-4 years' experience in the footwear industry.
Experience in building product specifications.
Understanding of material applications for product use.
General knowledge of product constructions.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
Exposure to FlexPLM or similar systems.
Shows curiosity and interest in the unique skills, experiences, and world views of teammates and learns from them.
Leverages opportunities to learn something new.
Takes responsibility for understanding performance expectations and meets those expectations.
Takes initiative, executes on ideas, and owns decisions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Support the product creation process from brief stage and design through final prototyping and salesman samples.
Generate and maintain correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
Participate in the review and evaluation of project status with the product creation and development teams with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
Participate in product teardowns of samples or competitor product to evaluate construction, comfort, or cost concerns.
Execute developmental projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets.
Facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D’s, 3D’s, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
Assist in the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested successfully commercialized and mass production.
Track and manage sample delivery to ensure all meeting dates are hit.
Execute timely approval of production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition into commercialization.
Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
Travel to development factories and trade shows, as necessary.