Job Title: Product Developer II - Advanced Concepts
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Product Development - Teva
Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid)
The RoleAs a Product Developer II for Teva Footwear, you will support the product creation process from the initial brief and design stages through to final prototyping. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects, participating in the review and evaluation of project status, and assisting in product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, or cost concerns.
Your Impact- Support the product creation process from brief stage and design through final prototyping and salesman samples.
- Generate and maintain correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
- Participate in the review and evaluation of project status with the product creation and development teams with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
- Participate in product teardowns of samples or competitor product to evaluate construction, comfort, or cost concerns.
- Execute developmental projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets.
- Facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D's, 3D's, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
- Assist in the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested successfully commercialized and mass production.
- Track and manage sample delivery to ensure all meeting dates are hit.
- Execute timely approval of production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition into commercialization.
- Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
- Travel to development factories and trade shows, as necessary.
Who You Are- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2-4 years' experience in the footwear industry.
- Experience in building product specifications.
- Understanding of material applications for product use.
- General knowledge of product constructions.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
- Exposure to FlexPLM or similar systems.
- Shows curiosity and interest in the unique skills, experiences, and world views of teammates and learns from them.
- Leverages opportunities to learn something new.
- Takes responsibility for understanding performance expectations and meets those expectations.
- Takes initiative, executes on ideas, and owns decisions and outcomes.
What We'll Give You- Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
- Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
$72,600.00 - $98,000.00
The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Goleta, California
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
