The JR286 Product Engineer (for candidates who hold an engineering degree) is responsible for providing the innovation and execution of world-class concepts through research, ideation, prototype, and development processes. In this role, you will communicate across cross-functional partners to ensure the successful launch of JR286's accessories products.
What You'll Do: - Full ownership of project management, timing, quality, and cost for assigned products from product brief through production.
- Lead weekly team meetings documenting updates, driving to milestones and tracking action items.
- Partner with Design to create detailed tech packs specifying the styling, dimensions, material and trim to align with brief requirements, manufacturability, lead-times and minimum order quantities.
- Partner with sourcing to meet/exceed margin and capacity expectations through strategic sourcing, material sourcing, and design for manufacturing.
- Maintain close relationships and daily contact with vendor contacts and international team members.
- Work with various materials and vendors to develop new colors, graphics, textures and materials.
- Prototype with various vendors to develop processes and tooling that will yield target timing, quality, cost.
- Conduct product wear testing and competitive analysis to ensure JR286 continues to offer best in class materials, construction, fit and performance.
- Complete and maintain all documentation and system data for all assigned styles.
- Own the on-time delivery and quality of prototypes, samples and production quantities.
- Special projects as assigned.
What to Bring:- College degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering/Textile Design/Development or related experience.
- Ability to collaborate with teammates to overcome adversity, hit metrics, and achieve goals
- Passion for sports, sporting goods, equipment, streetwear, and fashion
- High technical aptitude, with education and/or experience in engineering or textile development
- Must be coachable: ability to listen to feedback, adapt, and continuously improve
- Ability for domestic and overseas travel as project status requires (2-4 overseas trips annually is typical).
Nice to Have: - 3+ years' Product/Accessories/Equipment development experience.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing technologies: textile, injection molding, automation
- Experience with performance, compliance, and use case testing of sporting goods and equipment.
- PMP, Lean or Six Sigma Certification and history of successful application
- Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions to improve performance, manufacturing, cost.
- Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues of consequence to quality and delivery with ease.
- Proactive, and result driven, ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong communication, sound problem solving skills, organized and detail oriented.
- Self-starter, team player, strong follow up skills, with a sense of urgency and deadline oriented.
- Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Illustrator, CAD.
Additionally: - Capable of operating in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-driven and highly motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all levels
- Excels in effective time management and able to work effectively in a team environment
What We Offer:- Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance)
- Company gym with access to personal trainer
- On-site Kitchen
- Paid Parental Leave
- Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation)
- 13 company holidays
- Professional development workshops
- Employee product discounts on selected brands
