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This role focuses on transforming design intent into manufacturable footwear products, ensuring alignment across design, engineering, sourcing, and overseas manufacturing partners.\n\nYou will play a key role in developing innovative athletic footwear, supporting complex product creation cycles from early concept through commercialization.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTranslate 2D design concepts and briefs into functional 3D footwear samples ready for production\n\nManage end‑to‑end footwear development projects, ensuring milestones and critical dates are met\n\nCollaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including design, materials, testing, sourcing, and manufacturing\n\nServe as a key point of contact for overseas development and production partners\n\nSupport execution of product creation standards across tooling, upper, and material development\n\nIdentify and resolve development issues related to fit, construction, cost, and manufacturability\n\nEnsure product readiness for commercialization and scaling into production\n\nTrack multiple workstreams and maintain clear communication across stakeholders\n\nContribute to continuous improvement of product development processes\n\nMust Have Qualifications\n\n2‑4+ years of experience in footwear development, product engineering, or manufacturing‑related product creation\n\nStrong understanding of footwear construction (tooling, upper, pattern engineering, and assembly processes)\n\nProven experience managing product development timelines and cross‑functional deliverables\n\nAbility to interpret technical drawings, sketches, and/or 3D product files\n\nStrong communication skills (written and verbal) with experience working across global teams\n\nHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)\n\nDemonstrated problem‑solving ability in a structured product development environment\n\nSelf‑starter mindset with ability to work independently and take ownership of projects\n\nStrong collaboration skills with experience influencing and aligning stakeholders\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nDirect experience in athletic footwear product development (strongly preferred)\n\nExperience working with global sportswear or performance footwear organizations\n\nExposure to soccer / global football product categories or athlete‑driven footwear design\n\nExperience with cost optimization, value engineering, or product costing\n\nFamiliarity with footwear testing, material properties, and performance validation\n\nExposure to tooling development or upper innovation processes\n\nExperience working with overseas manufacturing partners or global supply chains\n\nDegree in Engineering, Product Development, Industrial Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n\nSoft Skills & Traits\n\nHighly collaborative and effective in matrixed team environments\n\nStrong communicator who can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences\n\nProactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with ambiguity\n\nDetail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills\n\nComfortable managing multiple parallel projects in fast‑paced environments\n\nStrong problem‑solving mindset with hands‑on, iterative approach to development\n\nBuilds trust easily with internal teams and external partners\n\nPatient and resilient through iterative design and development cycles\n\nCurious, hands‑on thinker who actively seeks to improve product performance\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Skill","rawCompany":"skill","city":"Beaverton","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-28T03:47:39.192Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-1021.00","title":"Commercial and Industrial Designers","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-designers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"51-6041.00","title":"Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers","slug":"shoe-and-leather-workers-and-repairers"}],"industries":[{"code":"316210","title":"Footwear Manufacturing","slug":"footwear-manufacturing"},{"code":"339920","title":"Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing","slug":"sporting-and-athletic-goods-manufacturing"},{"code":"424340","title":"Footwear Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"footwear-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Product Development Engineer","description":"Placement Type: N/A\n\nSalary: $42-46.67 Hourly, up to $46.67/hr\n\nStart Date: Jul 1, 2026\n\nProduct Development Engineer 2 (Footwear) - Contract Role\nWe are seeking a Product Development Engineer (Footwear) to support a high‑performance footwear product team during a coverage period. 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