Footwear Development Engineer — Performance & Innovation

Specialized Bicycle Components; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive healthcare options (PPO,

401(k) with company matching up to $5,

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Generous paid leave & holidays

Fitness & wellness reimbursements

Pro-deal discounts and perks

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Footwear Developer to lead footwear projects through design to production. You will partner with Product, Design and Manufacturing to meet performance, fit, durability, cost, and sustainability targets.

5+ years in footwear development and experience with tooling are required. The role involves coordinating calendars, sample delivery, fit validation, wear testing and lab testing, plus travel 3–4 times per year to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Hands-on footwear development experience with injected materials, rubbers, and tooling.
• Ability to manage tooling development, revisions, and commercialization in a factory setting.
• Experience coordinating with Product, Design and Manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally 3–4 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead new footwear projects from design handoff to production confirmation.
• Manage development calendars, milestones, and sample delivery timelines.
• Support fit validation, wear testing, and lab testing to meet specs.
• Drive materials exploration and collaborate with global teams for cost targets.
• Support cost-engineering and ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Footwear development

Cost engineering

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Footwear Developer to lead footwear projects through design to production. You will partner with Product, Design and Manufacturing to meet performance, fit, durability, cost, and sustainability targets.

5+ years in footwear development and experience with tooling are required. The role involves coordinating calendars, sample delivery, fit validation, wear testing and lab testing, plus travel 3–4 times per year to collaborate with