Product Engineer, Asia

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do  

·       There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

The Product Engineer, Asia drives our footwear commercialization process, taking the model from the development team and finalizing all processes and tools so production can begin. You actively manage and engineer our products to meet fit and performance expectations while collaborating across various product groups to obtain all final confirmations prior to production. You will manage all related trials, working closely with factory teams to ensure products will be confirmed on time with a smooth transition into production.  You work closely with our Brooks and factory teams to review production quality issues and provide solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple projects from confirmation sample to consumer-based ready for manufacturing.
• Display basic knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to troubleshoot and manipulate manufacturing processes to achieve the desired result or enhance overall performance.
• Support factory production and troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise. 
• Manage trials in Asia and ensure the products meet Brooks’ expectations.
• Work with Development teams to ensure all materials physical properties and function meet Brooks requirements.
• Work with Development, Commercialization, Lean, and Engineering teams to ensure all materials physical properties and function meet Brooks requirements.
• Provide standard commercialization check points (Model fit/Extreme and pre-production trials fit feel ride) and approve of production standards.
• Establish the process chart for production in collaboration with factory partners.
• Review component construction, pattern and process at the product factory.
• Review and confirm all stages of wear test shoes.
• Perform standard commercialization checks to ensure product is manufactured according to approved product specifications, including functional and aesthetic performance specifications.
• Work closely with QA team to maintain product integrity in production. Walk (T1/T2/T3) lines daily with QA team to inspect product.
• Review and confirm, in conjunction appropriate teammates, all wear test sample and production tooling.
• Review and confirm with Production all upper materials for wear test and production.
• Assist Production Teams with upper pattern, upper molds and tooling concerns for production starting from first round sample production, ensuring that the product meets or exceeds Brooks standards for manufacturing.
• Provide solutions to issues as they arise during the early stages of design/development.
• Communicate daily with factory and production teams to ensure alignment on production status.
• Be responsible for updating all timeline reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Review lab test results daily and respond immediately to any quality issues.
• Document best practices for the defined technology and manage the proliferation of the process documentation with all affected locations. 
• Other duties as required.  

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in a post-secondary discipline, science and / or engineering background preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years experience in the Footwear industry with 1+ years experience in Footwear commercialization.
• Fluent English communication skills (both speaking and writing). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from their counterparts at US headquarters, cross-functional colleagues, factory partners, etc
• Effective communication, organizational skills and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of footwear production process.
• Being detail-oriented and multi-tasking
• Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.