Footwear Engineering Assistant

Working as part of the product development team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that grading and wear trials are produced in a timely manner and that all patterns and tooling are ready for bulk production at the correct time in the development cycle.

• Produce CAD designs for each new style, creating individual patterns (parts of the shoe) which will then be cut from acrylic using two in-house lasers.
• Assist with the grading of new designs each season and sending patterns to have any necessary tooling made externally.
• Send digital pattern files to an in-house automated cutting machine, ensuring that they are properly engineered to minimize any issues or delays in production.
• Ensure that any leather laser work is done in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Progress chase pattern trials through the factory, analyse any feedback and communicate it clearly to all involved parties through a visual report.
• Manage the stock of pattern & grade trials, issuing pairs out for wear trial as needed, analyse any feedback from wearers and communicate it clearly to all involved parties.
• Organise and send completed trial pairs to the factory shop when no longer needed for development purposes.
• Check all incoming last deliveries for consistency and specification.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• CAD design qualification, degree with CAD training and/or experience in the industry.
• Demonstrable experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook etc.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated and proactive, showing initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.