Associate Product Developer - Apparel

POSITION SUMMARY Will be responsible for the management and execution of Black Diamond’s Product Creation Process activities for a variety of product categories at Black Diamond. With minimal supervision, will be responsible for project management as well as leading all the development tasks from the design specification handoff phase through to the final product commercialization phase. Will be expected to complete all required development functions in accordance with the Product Creation Process and within the published company development timeline, projected product costing and spending targets.

In addition, will work as a member of a cooperative team-based working environment. Furthermore, based on their experience levels, may be asked to provide advice and guidance on line concepts, manufacturability, cost, and supplier input during the design conceptualization phase. Will be expected to assume a managing role during the sampling and implementation phase, whether made in-house or out, and provide a seamless transition of the product into stable bulk manufacturing.

Education Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline combined with work experience in the design, development or manufacture of critical application hardware

Work

Experience Preferred: Typically, 0-4 years of development, design, product management, global logistics or process engineering experience in technical products or consumer products. In addition, experience in sub-component supply chain management, project management and/or product development in an ISO complement company(s) in outdoor recreation market and/or related industries is desired.

Autonomy:
Executes tasks with high collaboration, coaching, and direction from more experienced developers, managers, mentors, etc.

Organizational Impact:
Conducts routine tasks efficiently. Supports objectives, and initiatives within Product Development space.

Alternative qualification:
Alternative to Education qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline combined with a thorough global knowledge base and work experience in technical hardware design, testing and development.

Required licenses:
Valid passport

Preferred Licenses:
Drivers’ License Required ability to travel:
They must be willing to travel within the contiguous United States of America (USA), as well as, abroad to work with suppliers, contractors, and others. They may also attend relevant off-site events as required to complete their job responsibilities. This position may require a total travel time away from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA of up to twenty percent (20%) of the work year or fifty-two (52) business day or ten (10) weeks per year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS General physical requirements:
Light Work Visual acuity requirements:
Close vision, color vision, and depth perception

Motion and sensory requirements:
Balancing, stooping, kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Talking and Hearing.

Physical working conditions:
Noise, Hazards, Atmospheric conditions and Oils exposure possible

Specific sport competence:
Extensive skiing, climbing, and/or mountaineering experience preferred for in field product testing and development preferred.

SKILLS AND GENERAL EXPERIENCE Comprehensive understanding of global manufacturing enterprises combined with the leadership traits and communication skills required to excel in this environment.

Experience with quality systems, lean manufacturing techniques, sourcing and vendor qualification, product design, costing, MRP and global logistics is desired. Strong leadership, collaboration and negotiation skills are required. Thorough knowledge of MS office tools required. Must be able to use the product in the field and provide critical feedback on product function. Requires little to no experience in specific role but must show aptitude and ability to grow in role.

Materials Knowledge:

Familiar understanding of materials essential to product requirements, and design decisions.

Creative Problem Solving:

Should have the natural inclination to break problems down to root cause and approach solutions with curiosity and an open mind. Generate concepts…