Engineer, Commercialization, Footwear

icebreaker; Asia; Híbrido; PEN 310.000 - 448.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VF Corporation seeks a subject expert in footwear with deep knowledge of all technical constructions, laboratory testing, material performance, fit and wear. You will partner across brand, vendor, engineering and production teams to ensure samples progress from development to commercialization with timely testing and validation.

English is required; Mandarin is a plus. You will work within cross-cultural teams to maintain alignment with BR timelines and tooling constraints, contributing to a

Formación

• SME production knowledge to ensure viability from development samples to commercialization.
• Knowledge of footwear tech constructions and laboratory testing.
• Ability to communicate technical feedback clearly to stakeholders.
• Understanding of paper patterns and digital product creation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Represent commercialization in early PD cycle product review meetings.
• Ensure samples meet commercialization requirements and testing standards.
• Coordinate with brand, vendor, engineering and production teams on pattern, fit, materials and assembly.
• Lead extreme fit trial schedules and report progress to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track timelines to ensure BR and T4 readiness and align tooling with production timeframes.
• Collaborate with cost teams to validate sample and production patterns.

Conocimientos

Footwear knowledge

LEAN manufacturing

Automation

Pattern creation

Laboratory testing

Materials performance

Communication

Descripción del empleo

What you will do:

In partnership with VF nominated Asia Product teams, you will represent commercialization in all early PD cycle product review meetings and use your SME production knowledge to ensure viability of development samples to commercialization requirements. Partner with brand and vendor development, engineering, and production teams to ensure accuracy in pattern, fit, materials and assembly technics and ensure PD and vendor teams have conducted correct laboratory testing to ensure product performance. Lead / track extreme fit trial schedules are conducted by brand approved fit and wear test teams and remain on track to product BR time-line – reporting each stage to the cross functional stakeholders. Track and hold accountable down stream and update stream teams against timelines to ensure BR and T4 readiness. You will partner with VF’s nominated GMS mold tooling team to ensure timelines for exteme and full size tooling aligns with planning guidance for BR and production time-frames. You will partner with VF’s costing team to validate sample and production patterns against yield utilization.

Subject Expert In:

footwear, LEAN manufacturing, Automation, patterns, laboratory standards and testing / materials.

What we expect you already know:

Knowledge of footwear with a key focus on the all technical constructions, laboratory testing, material performance, fit and wear, LEAN production, automation and speed development. Ability to operate on your own or within a cross-functional, multi cultural team and be seen as a positive contributor. Ability to communicate technical feedback in an impactful and easy to understand format to ensure fast buy-in for troubleshooting. A strong understanding of paper patterns creation and an understanding of digital product creation will be a strong advantage. Strong upholder of VF’s core pillars. Language Proficiency: Excellent English,Mandarin is a plus local regional language R-20260527-0039

VF Corporation

VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité

Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité

VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [e-mail]

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].