Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer - Future of Manufacturing (FOM)

Your Responsibilities:

• Your Responsibilities:
• Lead trials and commercialization on a portfolio of projects for all key manufacturing processes and technologies in the Brooks lineup, from innovation sample to production with end-to-end accountability
• Lead the collaboration and design of procedures on processes, trials, and documentation for end-to-end full processes of the entire product cycle
• Partner with Innovation on new technologies, Manufacturing Engineering on standardization of processes, and Lean Manufacturing on delivery of the right processes and QA to ensure quality and Commercialization to bring to market
• Utilize your expert understanding of the footwear manufacturing process with the ability to teach the concepts to the broader team and proactively recommend changes to processes to enhance overall product quality and performance
• Own the documentation and trial design for a portfolio of projects and synthesize the work of the Product Engineers, FOM into a fully end-to-end PFC with current process
• Own the transfer of technology from innovation to commercialization for the full manufacturing process of the shoes
• Engage and build relationships with development managers to align on standards, materials, and methods
• Own the review of component construction, pattern, and process at the product factory for more advanced models
• Review and confirm wear test shoes received from factories
• Ensure the team’s products are manufactured according to approved product specifications, including functional and aesthetic performance specifications
• Work closely with QA teams to improve our footwear standards and construction methods
• Collaborate with tooling engineering team to review critical wear test samples, production tools, and best practices identify any gaps/issues, and implement solutions
• Be an expert resource to assist USA/Asia DP, Factory, and Production Teams from an automation perspective on upper pattern, upper molds, and tooling concerns for production
• Provide solutions, options, and benefits/risks to address issues as they arise during the early stages of design/development
• Lead and support problem-solving and resolve issues/opportunities across the Commercialization team
• Develop standards and templates to ensure best practices for technologies and processes are documented and manage the proliferation of the process documentation with affected locations
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new and emerging technologies and recommend feasible options for Brooks
• May manage up to 1 direct report - including goal setting, performance review, hiring decisions, team culture, etc. and support their career development to ensure job satisfaction, retention, and to identify and develop bench strength
• Mentor and support more junior teammates
• Ensure standard processes are followed across all factories
• Occasional International travel may be required

Your Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in the Footwear industry
• Advanced/Expert knowledge of footwear construction methods, patterns, processes, tooling, and materials
• Post-secondary degree in an associated discipline (science, engineering) preferred; in lieu of degree, an additional 3+ years of experience acceptable
• Proven project accountability and delivery; proven leadership in formal or non-formal roles
• Fluent English communication skills (both speaking and writing). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Effective communication, organizational skills, and willingness to lead or work in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Familiarity with SmartSheet preferred
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values and Run Happy attitude