Director, Product Engineering - UGG Footwear
Core
Anchor technical integrity of the UGG footwear portfolio and lead global fit, wear testing, and comfort optimization.
Role type
Director, Product Engineering (Footwear)
Builds
UGG footwear products with optimized fit, wear, and comfort standards
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
footwear product creation, product testing, biomechanics, shoe last making, shoe manufacturing, footwear product constructions, data analytics for quantifiable results
Preferred skills
leading global engineering teams, agile creation calendar management, KPI definition
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Create and execute Product Engineering team strategies aligned with global product development; Lead unification of US and Asia-based engineering teams; Develop scalable engineering infrastructure and formalize processes; Identify, mentor, and retain high-potential talent; Own and drive UGG comfort standards and create comfort toolboxes; Optimize and standardize product excellence across the portfolio; Implement product analysis capabilities for design, shoe last specifications, materials selection, and blueprint review; Lead global fit and wear initiatives; Maintain and evolve global fit strategy; Create and manage robust wear testing programs; Drive milestone deadline awareness within an agile creation calendar; Measure progress through defined KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight