Raw Materials Developer, Footwear
Core
Developing, engineering, and commercializing footwear materials (uppers, linings, foams, outsoles, adhesives) to meet design, performance, sustainability, and cost targets.
Role type
Senior Raw Materials Developer (Footwear)
Builds
Scalable, compliant footwear materials for seasonal launches and core carryovers
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and material science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Raw material development, supplier management, material testing and failure analysis, cost negotiation, PLM systems, chemical compliance frameworks, color standard management, component/tooling development
Preferred skills
Footwear engineering, sustainable material programs, global multi-factory environment experience, digital color tools
Technologies
PLM, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead material development from concept through commercialization; source and evaluate new materials and technologies; define material specifications and test plans; troubleshoot material and construction issues; own material cost targets and negotiate with suppliers; develop strategic supplier relationships; create and maintain complete material documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC