Athletic Footwear Product Engineer II

Skill; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Talent has partnered with a globally recognized leader in consumer products to hire a Product Development professional for athletic footwear. You will lead teams, translate briefs into 3D samples, and ensure performance through testing and manufacturing readiness.

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, the role focuses on turning visionary designs into high-performance products, collaborating across functions, and communicating with overseas partners to deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a product creation-related role (or 2 extra years if no degree).
• Proven project management capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of product construction concepts, materials, and the full product creation life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and solve problems in a product creation environment.
• Proactive self-starter with clear communication, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
• Aptitude for translating consumer insights into relevant product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product teams through the full creation process to ensure on-time delivery and meet performance goals.
• Translate briefs and 2D renderings into high-quality 3D samples while upholding performance standards.
• Infuse products with compelling narratives and push design boundaries.
• Define product and testing requirements through understanding of sports and best practices; ensure thorough testing and fit.
• Recommend material, component, and construction solutions to meet features and performance goals.
• Oversee all phases of the product lifecycle from concept to commercialization and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive excellence in product and process within a collaborative team environment for complex projects.
• Serve as primary liaison for overseas partners and ensure clear communication at every stage.
• Ensure methodologies align with industry-leading practices for product excellence.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Product lifecycle knowledge

Team leadership

Consumer insights translation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Interpreting technical drawings

3D digital files

Footwear pattern engineering

Job description

Aquent Talent has partnered with a globally recognized leader in consumer products to hire a Product Development professional for athletic footwear. You will lead teams, translate briefs into 3D samples, and ensure performance through testing and manufacturing readiness.

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, the role focuses on turning visionary designs into high-performance products, collaborating across functions, and communicating with overseas partners to deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes for