Senior Footwear Product Engineer – SPORT Explore Innovation

Who We Are :

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION :

At New Balance, we're soaring to new heights, and we need your technical expertise to fuel our innovation ambitions. Our brand is on a meteoric rise, and we're looking for talented engineers to join our team.

As the Senior Footwear Product Engineer SPORT Explore Innovation, you will create, test and refine innovative new products for Basketball and other team sports.

Our team’s goal is to create disruptive experiences that go above and beyond the athlete's wildest dreams. In this role, you will be part of a close-knit cross functional team, which works closely with these athletes and creates solutions to their unmet needs.

If you're eager to be a part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of footwear creation, then we invite you to join our team!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Work with our cross functional innovation team to engineer new technical products and technologies that athletes love.

Works closely with the athletes and product teams to understand performance / user needs.

Communicate clearly and purposefully with overseas teams and partners to drive the products forward.

Advises the team on a wide range of technical footwear development issues.

Create, communicate and track development timelines to ensure milestones are met and advises on feasibility and applicability of technology to the cross functional teams.

Performs or directs the physical testing of engineered components and creates product specifications and tech packages.

Develops quality control specs for all new technologies and materials.

Identifies issues, clearly communicates the problem internally / externally and offers solutions to course correct in a timely manner.

Work on Personal Development including developing your competencies : Drive Results, Action-Oriented, Collaboration, Adaptability & Inclusion.

Domestic and International travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS :

A graduate degree in Engineering, Material Science, Biomechanics, or related discipline.

6+ years professional experience, in a technical role, preferably in the footwear industry.

Knowledge of prototyping and manufacturing processes.

Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and organization skills with the ability and willingness to work in a team-oriented, creative environment.

Excellent computer skills, presentation, spreadsheet, database, field-related software, and word processing.

Experience with CAD software, Rhino, Solidworks. Gravity Sketch

Ability to effectively balance work in-person and remotely to fit with New Ways of Working.

A successful candidate will be curious, open minded, always up for a challenge.

Some domestic and international travel required.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.

We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.

You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration.

Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates.

New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced Work from Anywhere (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and / or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.