Trách nhiệm chính

Lead innovation-development workstreams by translating athlete needs, product intent, and technology direction into technical requirements, experiment plans, and milestones.
Challenge conventional footwear construction and manufacturing using first-principles thinking.
Lead hypothesis-driven prototypes, trials, and test-and-learn cycles across materials, construction, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Resolve technical risks regarding performance, fit, quality, durability, and manufacturability through data-backed decisions.
Define and present evidence at technology-readiness gates.
Build and deliver complete technology transfer packages including specifications, CAD, BOM, SOPs, and test evidence.
Support receiving teams and manufacturing partners through ramp-up until technology is stable and scalable.
Work directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners to assess technical capability and co-develop solutions.
Identify and connect emerging capabilities across the Asian manufacturing ecosystem with innovation priorities.
Coach project teams and partners, share technical knowledge, and improve working methods while leading without formal people-management responsibilities.

Yêu cầu công việc

10+ years of experience in sports footwear, innovation development, R&D, engineering, or a related field.
Deep expertise in at least one footwear technical discipline with working fluency across product development, materials, engineering, and manufacturing.
Proven record of moving technologies from prototypes through validation and repeatable production.
Experience working directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners within the Asian footwear manufacturing ecosystem.
Practical capability in experimental design, structured problem-solving, and root-cause analysis.
Ability to influence without formal authority and align cross-regional and cross-cultural teams.
Degree in engineering, materials science, product development, or equivalent industry experience.

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Thông tin khác

This is a senior individual contributor role.
Maintain technical records and decisions in digital format as the single source of truth.

Senior Lead - Innovation Footwear Developer