Altra: Footwear Developer II
Core
Drive product development, engineering, fit, and specifications for performance footwear from concept to production.
Role type
Senior IC footwear developer
Builds
Performance footwear products
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear development process, pattern engineering, tooling processes, 2D/3D CAD, project management, cost analysis, fit execution, manufacturing efficiency
Preferred skills
Adobe Illustrator, product management systems, Microsoft Office
Technologies
CAD, CAM, FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator
Responsibilities
Manage product development from seasonal kickoff through production; Lead cross-functional meetings to drive decision-making; Create technical packages including CADs and shell patterns; Evaluate tooling and 3D components; Recommend materials to meet design intent and margin targets; Drive fit execution and wear testing; Confirm final samples meet quality standards; Partner with factories to reduce product cost.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC