Product Engineer

19400 Harborgate Way
Torrance, CA 90501, USA

The JR286 Product Engineer (for candidates who hold an engineering degree) is responsible for providing the innovation and execution of world-class concepts through research, ideation, prototype, and development processes. In this role, you will communicate across cross-functional partners to ensure the successful launch of JR286’s accessories products.

• Full ownership of project management, timing, quality, and cost for assigned products from product brief through production.
• Lead weekly team meetings documenting updates, driving to milestones and tracking action items.
• Partner with Design to create detailed tech packs specifying the styling, dimensions, material and trim to align with brief requirements, manufacturability, lead‑times and minimum order quantities.
• Partner with sourcing to meet/exceed margin and capacity expectations through strategic sourcing, material sourcing, and design for manufacturing.
• Maintain close relationships and daily contact with vendor contacts and international team members.
• Work with various materials and vendors to develop new colors, graphics, textures and materials.
• Prototype with various vendors to develop processes and tooling that will yield target timing, quality, cost.
• Conduct product wear testing and competitive analysis to ensure JR286 continues to offer best in class materials, construction, fit and performance.
• Complete and maintain all documentation and system data for all assigned styles.
• Own the on‑time delivery and quality of prototypes, samples and production quantities.
• Special projects as assigned.

• College degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering/Textile Design/Development or related experience.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to overcome adversity, hit metrics, and achieve goals
• Passion for sports, sporting goods, equipment, streetwear, and fashion
• High technical aptitude, with education and/or experience in engineering or textile development
• Must be coachable: ability to listen to feedback, adapt, and continuously improve
• Ability for domestic and overseas travel as project status requires (2‑4 overseas trips annually is typical).

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing technologies: textile, injection molding, automation
• Experience with performance, compliance, and use case testing of sporting goods and equipment.
• PMP, Lean or Six Sigma Certification and history of successful application
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions to improve performance, manufacturing, cost.
• Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues of consequence to quality and delivery with ease.
• Proactive, and result driven, ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication, sound problem solving skills, organized and detail oriented.
• Self‑starter, team player, strong follow up skills, with a sense of urgency and deadline oriented.

• Capable of operating in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Self‑driven and highly motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all levels
• Excels in effective time management and able to work effectively in a team environment

• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation)
• 13 company holidays
• Professional development workshops
• Employee product discounts on selected brands

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.