Product Developer II – Equipment (Hardgoods)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• The Product Developer coordinates the product creation process from initial concept to commercialization and production for assigned models.
• Leads on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
• Collaborates with Design, Brand and Category Management as well as Merchandising, and Manufacturing to effectively execute product development goals and deliverables.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation for assigned products; ensures all appropriate development documentation is completed, including product specs, costing and prototype notes.
• Tracks and facilitates sampling and prototyping for products; identifies and addresses key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.
• Monitors and communicates progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
• The Product Developer keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technology and consumer needs throughout the development process.
• Engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience with Global Football (soccer) products including soccer balls, shin guards, goal keeper gloves or similar.
• Passionate about Football (soccer) products development and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Football (soccer) manufacturing, costing and construction.
• General knowledge of mold engineering/tooling & product testing preferred.
• Ability to read product specs and understand relationships.
• Demonstrated project management and problem solving skills.
• Team player; able to work in an environment with high inter-dependencies between teams and cross-cultural colleagues.
• Staunch believer in continuous self-improvement, leading with empathy, compassion and team-work.
• Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Fluency in Mandarin essential
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook