Director Technical Development

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Manhattan Beach, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR123312

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Leads the development of the Performance Division Technical Running footwear projects from initial concept through sales samples, confirmation and basic fit. Provides effective project management and technical leadership to direct both domestic and Asia based product teams towards meeting all project objectives related to performance, manufacturing, costing, and aesthetics. Contributes to the R&D and implementation of new and existing materials, processes, components, techniques, and running related innovations, in order to aid design in achieving innovative product solutions for the athlete consumers we serve.

Keeps informed of and aware of market developments with an eye towards improving marketplace competitiveness and Skechers brand equity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* Leads and manages the daily activities for all assigned projects. Thoroughly communicates necessary details to teams in USA and Asia in order to reach calendar milestone objectives.
* Leads upper development for manufacturability, fit, function, pre-cost and desired aesthetic. Works closely with fit/wear test team to ensure consistent performance fit and that each style meets wear test standards throughout the development process.
* Leads mold development from initial drawings through confirmation of model size with respect to manufacturability, fit, function, pre-cost, and aesthetic. In conjunction with Design and Development Leads, executes against strategy for components with regards to compounds, construction and mold type.
* Coordinates and maintains material and structural specifications to maintain Skechers standards for quality, durability, and performance.
* Participates in the planning and execution of forward engineering activities to meet commercialization and production timelines.
* Plans, coordinates, orders samples for, and helps facilitate product testing (i.e., fit testing, wear testing, biomechanical testing) by working closely with the product testing team, as products dictate and as needed to ensure project objectives are met.
* In conjunction with design, manages the assembly of the approved design into a package of two and three-dimensional information which adequately describes and utilizes current and feasible manufacturing and assembly techniques.
* Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members to keep the product teams focused and all working towards the same project objectives, to help assist the transfer of design solutions from concept through final product with Asia developers and Skechers factory base.
* Manages costing objectives as outlined by Product Manager and costing team and works with design to achieve category goals. This entails supplying necessary information needed for pre-costing exercises during review of product briefs, through tech package development and final pricing of confirmation standards.
* Works with development and design team in USA and Asia to initiate and oversee the development of Lasts based upon desired aesthetic, performance, comfort and fit.
* Work with designers, merchandising and marketing.
* Work with material team for the selection and testing of materials.
* Help set material standards.
* Approve final specs.
* Work with costing to achieve target cost.
* Development of lasts and molds.
* Assist in the confirmation of production samples.
* Assist in the Basic& Extreme-Fit approval process.
* Document…