Senior Product Engineer Footwear

PUMA SE; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA is seeking a senior Tooling Engineering Lead to drive complex tooling solutions across Teamsport projects, defining priorities and partnering with Development, Design, and suppliers to ensure feasibility and engineering excellence.

You will coach engineers on tooling methods, lead root cause analyses, and elevate supplier capabilities while embracing new materials, compounds, and processes. Domestic and international travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Engineering, Footwear Technology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in footwear product engineering, especially tooling and bottom unit development.
• Strong expertise in materials, compounds, injection tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex tooling solutions and define technical priorities across multiple Teamsport projects.
• Drive optimization of processes, workflows, and tooling standards across categories and supplier base.
• Act as key technical partner to Development, Design, and cross-functional teams, ensuring feasibility and engineering excellence.
• Coach and mentor engineers on tooling methods, CAD/blueprint quality, problem-solving, and best practices.
• Lead advanced root cause analyses and implement preventive solutions for future tooling cycles.
• Assess, develop, and elevate supplier and mold maker capabilities and tooling quality.
• Introduce and scale new materials, compounds, processes, and technologies across Teamsport categories.
• Represent tooling in planning rounds, cross-category reviews, and early design feasibility discussions.
• Oversee complex sample trials and approve high-impact tooling changes and risk mitigation actions.
• Benchmark competitor products and translate insights into engineering and construction improvements.
• Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).

Kenntnisse

Tooling engineering

Project leadership

CAD/Blueprints

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

SPEED & SPIRIT

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Lead complex tooling solutions and define technical priorities across multiple Teamsport projects


• Drive optimization of processes, workflows, and tooling standards across categories and supplier base


• Act as key technical partner to Development, Design, and cross-functional teams, ensuring feasibility and engineering excellence


• Coach and mentor engineers on tooling methods, CAD/blueprint quality, problem-solving, and best practices


• Lead advanced root cause analyses and implement preventive solutions for future tooling cycles


• Assess, develop, and elevate supplier and mold maker capabilities and tooling quality


• Introduce and scale new materials, compounds, processes, and technologies across Teamsport categories


• Represent tooling in planning rounds, cross-category reviews, and early design feasibility discussions


• Oversee complex sample trials and approve high-impact tooling changes and risk mitigation actions


• Benchmark competitor products and translate insights into engineering and construction improvements


• Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).

YOUR TALENT

• University degree in Engineering, Footwear Technology, or related field


• Extensive experience in footwear product engineering, especially in tooling and bottom unit development


• Strong expertise in materials, compounds, injection tooling, and manufacturing processes


• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and drive innovation


• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset


• Advanced problem-solving skills and structured analytical thinking


• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence decisions across stakeholders


• Experience with innovation, sustainability, and supplier development is a strong plus


• Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus


• Willingness to travel internationally.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.

To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.

Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.