Sustaining Engineer

Position Summary:
The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving existing products and manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality performance and efficiency. This role works cross-functionally with production quality sourcing and design teams to resolve technical issues implement process improvements and support lifecycle management of current product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues related to existing footwear products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality reduce waste and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes material substitutions or tooling updates.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or performance concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of product specifications process changes and engineering updates.
• Assist in cost reduction efforts through material optimization and process refinement.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and product performance requirements.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Design or related field.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing product engineering or technical support preferably in footwear or consumer goods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes materials and tooling used in footwear production.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams.

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Primarily operates in an office environment that requires frequent typing and manual dexterity for computer use. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hyflex.  Time is split between office and remote work.  Occasional travel required.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time