Product Engineer

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 this role you will communicate across cross-functional partners to ensure the successful launch of JR286s accessories products.

What Youll Do:

• 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.

What to Bring:

• 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).

Nice to Have:

• 3 years Product/Accessories/Equipment development experience.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills including Excel Word MS Outlook Illustrator CAD.

Additionally:

• 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

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (we leverage market data) benefits (medical dental vision 401k match life insurance pet insurance)
• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• On-site Kitchen
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

Required Experience:

IC