Senior Product Engineer Footwear

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group in Herzogenaurach is looking for a talented individual to lead complex tooling solutions and optimize processes within Teamsport projects. Candidates should possess a university degree in Engineering or Footwear Technology and extensive experience in footwear product engineering.

This role requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset, with fluency in English and a willingness to travel internationally. PUMA promises an inclusive workplace where every individual’s talents shine.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in footwear product engineering, especially in tooling and bottom unit development.
• Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex tooling solutions across multiple Teamsport projects.
• Drive optimization of processes and tooling standards.
• Coach and mentor engineers on tooling methods and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Footwear product engineering

Technical project leadership

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Materials and manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Engineering or Footwear Technology

Jobbeschreibung

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 BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.