Product Engineer

Jr286 Careers•Torrance, CA

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The JR286 Product Engineer (for candidates who hold an engineering degree) is responsible for providing the innovation and execution of world-class concepts through research, ideation, prototype, and development processes. In this role, you will communicate across cross-functional partners to ensure the successful launch of JR286’s accessories products.

Requirements

College degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering/Textile Design/Development or related experience.
Ability to collaborate with teammates to overcome adversity, hit metrics, and achieve goals
Passion for sports, sporting goods, equipment, streetwear, and fashion
High technical aptitude, with education and/or experience in engineering or textile development
Must be coachable: ability to listen to feedback, adapt, and continuously improve
Ability for domestic and overseas travel as project status requires (2-4 overseas trips annually is typical).

Nice To Haves

3+ years’ Product/Accessories/Equipment development experience.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing technologies: textile, injection molding, automation
Experience with performance, compliance, and use case testing of sporting goods and equipment.
PMP, Lean or Six Sigma Certification and history of successful application
Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions to improve performance, manufacturing, cost.
Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues of consequence to quality and delivery with ease.
Proactive, and result driven, ability to work well under pressure.
Strong communication, sound problem solving skills, organized and detail oriented.
Self-starter, team player, strong follow up skills, with a sense of urgency and deadline oriented.
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Illustrator, CAD.
Capable of operating in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Self-driven and highly motivated
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all levels
Excels in effective time management and able to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Full ownership of project management, timing, quality, and cost for assigned products from product brief through production.
Lead weekly team meetings documenting updates, driving to milestones and tracking action items.
Partner with Design to create detailed tech packs specifying the styling, dimensions, material and trim to align with brief requirements, manufacturability, lead-times and minimum order quantities.
Partner with sourcing to meet/exceed margin and capacity expectations through strategic sourcing, material sourcing, and design for manufacturing.
Maintain close relationships and daily contact with vendor contacts and international team members.
Work with various materials and vendors to develop new colors, graphics, textures and materials.
Prototype with various vendors to develop processes and tooling that will yield target timing, quality, cost.
Conduct product wear testing and competitive analysis to ensure JR286 continues to offer best in class materials, construction, fit and performance.
Complete and maintain all documentation and system data for all assigned styles.
Own the on-time delivery and quality of prototypes, samples and production quantities.
Special projects as assigned.