Altra: Senior Product Engineer, Footwear

Altra Running•Denver, CO

4d•$103,680 - $129,600

About The Position

Altra is seeking a Senior Product Engineer, Footwear to drive product engineering for global development, focusing on performance through best-in-class fit and ride. This role is responsible for engineering high-quality, innovative, and manufacturable products that meet brand standards throughout the development process, from initial design review to commercialization. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure projects align with the product development timeline and execute technical engineering best practices. The position reports to the Footwear Development Director.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Footwear Product Engineering and Development within the footwear industry, preferably in performance athletic footwear.
Self-starter with the ability to independently manage moderate to highly complex product projects while adhering to the product creation calendar.
Strong and proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to create trust and build partnerships with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, project management, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Advanced knowledge and expertise of technical development, including an understanding of fit, pattern engineering, tooling processes, mold and upper construction, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools.
Ability to read technical blueprint designs for both tooling and upper design.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with domestic and international cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Product Management/Development systems (FLEX PLM & Basecamp), and Microsoft Office program suite.

Nice To Haves

Formal education in a related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead product engineering across development for pattern, tooling, and components.
Lead and manage new to last developments and last revisions, driving best-in-class fit initiatives.
Collaborate with Development, Product Management, Design, VF Asia Development & Sourcing, Materials, and vendors to establish technical engineering best practices for product types, technologies, lasts, fit, foams, and compounds.
Oversee technical review and approval processes at all key milestones, including reviewing lab, fit, and dynamic wear test analysis to ensure standards and tolerances are met.
Manage a top of production review process and communication with the VF Sourcing Office and factory development and commercialization teams.
Support short- and long-term strategies for midsole and outsole compound developments, from initial testing to seasonal product implementation.
Collaborate with product development and product test analysts to ensure best-in-class fit, provide solutions to fit issues, and suggest revisions as needed.