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Footwear Developer PU/EVA (m/f/d)

JR Germany

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EUR 50.000 - 70.000

Vollzeit

Vor 7 Tagen
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Zusammenfassung

A leading footwear company is seeking a product development expert for their Köln location. This role involves overseeing the complete process from design to production of EVA and PU footwear, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing. Candidates should possess a strong background in footwear, project management skills, and be fluent in English. Excellent career development opportunities and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Leistungen

Dynamic work environment
Considerable design freedom
Excellent development opportunities

Qualifikationen

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the footwear industry with EVA and PU injected shoes.
  • Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and mold-making.
  • Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

  • Lead the development of EVA and PU footwear from design to production.
  • Manage technical development phases including planning and prototyping.
  • Collaborate with design teams and material suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Communication
Project Management
Footwear Manufacturing Methods

Tools

SAP
MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division Product Creation at our location in Köln we are looking for a

  • Lead the development of EVA and PU (Direct Injected) footwear from initial design to production readiness
  • Manage all technical development phases including planning, prototyping, 3D construction, and mold making
  • Collaborate closely with internal design teams and product line managers during product development
  • Coordinate with material suppliers and oversee 3D design and mold manufacturing processes
  • Work directly with internal and external partners for tooling and mold production
  • Ensure all products meet quality and production standards for mass manufacturing
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the footwear industry, especially with EVA and PU injected shoes
  • Strong knowledge of footwear manufacturing methods, construction, materials, and mold-making
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
  • A curious, product-driven spirit with a passion for technical development and production innovation
  • Proficient with data management tools (preferably SAP) and MS Office
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
  • Willingness to travel frequently

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities.

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