Footwear Engineering Manager - Fit & Wear Testing

Rothy's; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401k matching

Comprehensive health plans

Supplemental mental health benefits

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Dog friendly offices

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A sustainable footwear company in San Francisco is seeking a Manager, Footwear Engineering to lead the development of fit and wear-testing strategies across their footwear portfolio. This role involves analyzing consumer feedback and testing data to improve product comfort and performance. Candidates should have 6–8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. The position offers generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health plans and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in footwear technical engineering or related fields.
• Strong understanding of knit footwear construction and performance testing.
• Experience managing wear testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of fit and wear-testing strategies.
• Synthesize testing data into actionable insights.
• Partner with Product Development and Design teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PLM

Google Sheets

Data visualization tools

Job description

A sustainable footwear company in San Francisco is seeking a Manager, Footwear Engineering to lead the development of fit and wear-testing strategies across their footwear portfolio. This role involves analyzing consumer feedback and testing data to improve product comfort and performance. Candidates should have 6–8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. The position offers generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health plans and 401k matching.