Product Development Engineer 2

Join a globally recognized leader in consumer products, a powerhouse of innovation and performance dedicated to creating groundbreaking products that empower athletes and enhance human potential through sport. Partnering with Aquent, this organization is on a mission to redefine industry standards. We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Product Development professional to join a dynamic team, where your expertise will directly influence the evolution of athletic footwear. This pivotal role offers you the chance to transform cutting-edge designs into tangible, high-performance products that will reach consumers worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on the global sports landscape.

Are you ready to be at the forefront of product innovation, turning visionary concepts into reality? We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to step into a critical role where you will be instrumental in shaping the future of high-performance athletic products. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your product development acumen to deliver groundbreaking solutions, collaborate with diverse teams, and directly influence the creation of products that inspire and empower athletes globally. Your work will not just be about creating products; it will be about pushing boundaries, weaving rich stories into every design, and ensuring unparalleled quality and performance that sets new industry benchmarks.

What You'll Do

• Lead product teams through the entire creation process, ensuring exceptional execution and on-time delivery of products that meet critical deadlines and performance objectives.
• Translate project briefs and 2D design renderings into high-quality 3D samples, rigorously upholding performance standards crucial for athletes.
• Infuse products with compelling narratives, pushing the boundaries of expression through innovative development.
• Develop and apply deep understanding of various sports and best practices to define precise product and testing requirements, guaranteeing product performance through comprehensive physical and field-testing (fit).
• Recommend and specify optimal material, component, and construction solutions to achieve key product features and performance goals.
• Engage in all phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed promptly, align with design intent, and are ready for successful commercialization and manufacturing.
• Drive excellence in both product and process within a collaborative team environment for assigned complex projects.
• Act as a primary liaison for overseas partners, fostering clear and precise communication throughout every stage of product development.
• Navigate internal frameworks to ensure all methodologies align with industry-leading practices for product excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a product creation-relevant role, or two additional years of demonstrated experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven project management capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate goals and objectives clearly and persuasively.
• Solid understanding of product construction concepts, materials, and the comprehensive product creation life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and solve complex problems within a product creation environment.
• A proactive self-starter and quick learner, with clear communication skills, a team-player mentality, and strong leadership qualities.
• Aptitude for understanding consumer needs and translating those insights into relevant and impactful solutions for product challenges and opportunities.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, sketches, and/or 3D digital files.
• A proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple work streams with competing deadlines, consistently delivering on tight timelines.
• Knowledge of footwear pattern engineering, tooling, or manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience working with innovative, technical, performance-driven products.
• Previous experience within a similar product development environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.