Senior Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear

Timberland; Asia; Híbrido; PEN 205.000 - 308.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VF Corporation, including Timberland, is seeking a Senior Engineer in Sourcing Development for Footwear to ensure development samples meet quality standards and milestones. You will coordinate Tier 2 activities, support commercialization timelines, and ensure product integrity and performance across factories, in line with brand policies.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive productivity, process improvements, and compliance with VF standards while managing production

Formación

• Experience in product development, commercialization, pre-production, and production in footwear or related fields within a multinational company.
• Good command of English and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Travel: As required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage development processes with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across all sample stages.
• Inspect development samples, including sales samples across countries of origin.
• Conduct tests and sign‑offs for bottoms, uppers, color-ups, fit and material testing.
• Plan Buy Ready process by SKU and communicate requirements to vendors.
• Coordinate factory capacity and material purchasing with the production calendar.
• Review tech packages andconfirm pattern grading and tooling readiness.

Conocimientos

Footwear knowledge

Automation basics

Pattern construction

Cost & productivity

Quality risk detection

Factory relations

Branded footwear experience

VF principles

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Senior Engineer in Sourcing Development for Footwear, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of development samples and meeting milestone dates according to the product creation calendar. You will manage commercialization timelines, coordinate Tier 2 activities at assigned factories, and ensure engineering for productivity, product quality, integrity, and performance in line with brand policies and best practices. You will support VF’s product strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production quality, on‑time performance, and compliance with VF standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development & Commercialization

• Manage development processes with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across all sample stages
• Inspect development samples, including sales samples across countries of origin
• Conduct activities related to new bottoms, uppers, color-ups, fit approval, material testing, wear testing, swatch sign-off, and cost approval
• Plan Buy Ready process by SKU
• Communicate product and performance requirements to vendors
• Solve issues related to construction, performance, costing, and process
• Coordinate factory capacity and material purchasing aligned with production calendar
• Review tech package information and confirm pattern grading and tooling readiness
• Confirm sample size patterns and molds for salesman samples
• Assist in building production specifications
• Propose and implement cost‑saving, efficiency, automation, and quality improvement ideas
• Conduct Tech 2 trials and confirm fit and wear testing
• Introduce new products and cascade quality risks during tear‑down and NPI meetings

Pre-Production & Production

• Provide support as needed during pre‑production and production phases

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Deep technical knowledge of footwear categories and material properties
• Basic knowledge of automation and computer stitching for upper pattern construction
• General knowledge of last making, measurements, and mold/bottom checking
• Ability to integrate technical applications without compromising design or cost
• Ability to identify product quality and integrity risks and recommend corrective actions
• Strong relationship‑building skills with factories and cross‑functional teams
• Branded footwear experience required
• Alignment with VF’s guiding principles: Integrity, Courage, Curiosity, Empathy, Perseverance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in product development, commercialization, pre‑production, and production in footwear or related fields within a multinational company
• Good command of English and strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Travel: As required

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 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].