Footwear Engineer: From Prototype to Production

Laceless Design; Caerano di San Marco; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Diadora, based in Montebelluna, Italy, seeks an experienced Footwear Engineer to act as the technical bridge between Design, Product Development, and Production within Operations.

You will verify prototypes, coordinate with Far East teams, validate tech packs, and drive cost and quality improvements while supporting field tests and innovations. Travel about 7–8 trips/year is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a similar footwear engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes and pattern-making techniques.
• Ability to evaluate technical materials and interpret lab results.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and advanced Excel.
• Native Italian speaker; proficient English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical development and industrialization of new models.
• Coordinate with Far East teams and suppliers on industrialization.
• Validate tech packs and ensure production readiness.
• Optimize material usage and manage construction costs.
• Monitor quality standards and support QC on the line.
• Support innovation projects and material research.

Skills

Footwear manufacturing processes

Pattern-making techniques

Material evaluation (active sports vs.

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

English (Intermediate)

Italian (Native)

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Diadora, based in Montebelluna, Italy, seeks an experienced Footwear Engineer to act as the technical bridge between Design, Product Development, and Production within Operations.

You will verify prototypes, coordinate with Far East teams, validate tech packs, and drive cost and quality improvements while supporting field tests and innovations. Travel about 7–8 trips/year is required.