Dev-Com, Senior Technician

- Oversee the development-commercialization (Dev-Com) process, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype receipt to initial production and the timely shipment of prototypes, GTM1, GTM2, sales, and production samples. - Manage the Dev-Com workflow to meet Ready to Buy (RTB) deadlines. - Drive project development and commercialization in line with critical timelines, cost goals, and margin targets. - Analyze and resolve potential issues in design tech packages related to construction, materials, fit, wear, or costs. - Maintain and update accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all assigned projects. - Ensure timely creation, delivery, and approval of all necessary technical documents, such as shell patterns, 2D/3D models, lasts, blueprints, and cost sheets. - Collaborate with product creation and development teams to evaluate project status, with growing expertise in patterns, molding, materials, pricing, manufacturing, and performance requirements. - Lead technical and teardown meetings with team members, factories, and QC teams, focusing on patterns, molding, materials, manufacturing, and end-use - performance. - Diagnose and resolve fit/wear and commercialization challenges, ensuring products are tested and ready for mass production. - Evaluate and analyze mold cycle times for optimization. Provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders, including international partners. - Continuously improve production processes by reviewing and addressing issues from defective returns. - Travel to factories and suppliers as needed to oversee and support production processes. - Take a proactive approach to problem-solving by identifying challenges and offering practical solutions to peers.

- 8–10 years of experience in the footwear industry. - Practical understanding of material applications and their relevance to product functionality. - Strong knowledge of product construction methods. - Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Capable of navigating a complex global organization while addressing the needs of diverse stakeholders with conflicting deadlines and priorities. - Proficient in preparing and presenting information, as well as addressing queries from management, clients, and team members. - Visual communication skills using tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. - Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for excellence. - Ability to plan proactively and anticipate the impact of decisions on expected outcomes. - Developing advanced problem-solving skills. - Demonstrated capability and potential for growth. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and PLM systems. - In-depth knowledge of leather, materials, lasts, molds, compound development, and foot anatomy.