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 processes. In this role, you will communicate across cross-functional partners to ensure the successful launch of JR286’s accessories products.

What You'll 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