Senior Footwear Product Engineer

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

As a Senior Footwear Product Engineer in the Inline Engineering team, you will lead product engineering efforts and develop new products with the Product Creation team across all categories. You will plan, drive, and validate these products to bring them from an initial idea to a commercial‑ready stage. You will develop valuable experience working with designers, developers, sports researchers, and product managers.

You will also work across the company with innovation, materials, sourcing, quality and legal teams. You will utilize your knowledge of engineering, materials, costing, and manufacturing processes to help you deliver great results. You will learn new skills as New Balance continues to transform our product and processes to be more digital and drive great consumer experiences.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to engineer new technical products that athletes and consumers love.
• Work closely with the athletes and product teams to understand performance/consumer needs. Communicate clearly and purposefully with overseas teams and partners to drive the products forward.
• Advise the team on a wide range of technical development issues including plastics engineering, molding and costing.
• Coordinate and lead comprehensive design/technology review meetings with extended teams to find, discuss, and resolve areas of concern.
• Provide solutions that effectively balance cost, manufacturability, and design.
• Develop, improve and adhere to category best practices and standards.
• Create, communicate and track development timelines to ensure milestones are met and advise on feasibility and applicability of technology to the cross‑functional teams.
• Perform or direct the physical testing of engineered components and create product specifications and tech packages.
• Identify issues, clearly communicate the internal and external problem and offer solutions to course‑correct timely.
• Work on personal development including competencies:
  Drive Results, Action‑Oriented, Collaboration, Adaptability & Inclusion.
• Domestic and International travel may be required.

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Material Science, Biomechanics, or related discipline with emphasis on consumer products and knowledge of plastics & molding.
• 9+ years professional experience in a technical role, preferably in the footwear industry.
• Fully versed in total shoe build, including how each material and process performs in the overall construction.
• Excellent communication, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills with the ability and willingness to work in a team‑oriented, creative environment.
• Excellent PC skills, including spreadsheets, databases, field‑related software, and word processing. Proficient with CAD software such as Rhino and Solid Works.
• Ability to balance work in‑person and remotely to fit with New Ways of Working.
• A successful candidate will be curious, open‑minded, and always up for a challenge.
• Some domestic and international travel required.

Location:

Lawrence, MA

Compensation: $99,700 – $129,000 – $158,300 annual (actual base pay varies).

New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k). We also provide non‑traditional perks such as online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, generous parental leave.

Temporary associates enjoy medical insurance, dental, vision insurance, and an associate discount.

Part‑time associates receive 401(k), short‑term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.

North American hybrid model: in‑office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and Work from Anywhere for four weeks per year.

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information, or any protected status.