Product Development Engineer 2

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Retirement plan with match

Free online training via Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent seeks a Product Development professional to transform visionary designs into high-performance athletic footwear. You will lead teams, convert briefs to 3D samples, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding performance standards for athletes worldwide.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a related field, 1 year of product creation experience, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with overseas partners. Moderate travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field.
• 1 year of product creation experience or 2 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead product teams through creation process with on-time delivery.
• Convert briefs and 2D renderings into 3D samples maintaining performance standards.
• Develop storytelling within product development.
• Identify product and testing requirements for performance.
• Specify materials, components, and construction options.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Footwear knowledge

Education

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

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Join a globally recognized leader in consumer products, where innovation and performance are at the heart of everything we do. This organization is dedicated to creating groundbreaking products that empower athletes and enhance human potential through sport. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Product Development professional to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in transforming visionary designs into tangible, high-performance products that set new industry standards. Your expertise will directly impact the evolution of athletic footwear, bringing cutting-edge concepts to life for consumers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Lead product teams through the creation process, ensuring high-level executions and on-time delivery of products according to critical dates and performance goals.
• Convert project briefs and 2D design renderings into 3D samples, ensuring rigorous performance standards for athletes are maintained.
• Push the boundaries of expression through rich storytelling embedded in product development.
• Develop and apply a fundamental understanding of multiple sports and standard methodologies to identify product and testing requirements, assuring product performance through physical and field-testing (fit).
• Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to meet key features and product performance goals.
• Engage in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are completed on time, meet design intent, and can be commercialized and manufactured.
• Drive product and process excellence within a team environment for assigned complex projects.
• Serve as a key point of contact for overseas partners, ensuring clear and accurate communication throughout the product development process.
• Navigate internal processes to ensure that methodologies align with industry standard practices for product excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a product creation relevant role, or two additional years of proven experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of product construction concepts, materials, and the product creation life cycle.
• Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills in a product creation setting.
• A self-starter, quick learner, clear communicator, and team player with strong leadership skills.
• Aptitude to gain knowledge of consumer needs and to bring relevant and impactful solutions to product challenges and opportunities.

What Will Set You Apart

• Ability to read technical drawings, sketches, and/or 3D digital files.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work streams with competing priorities to deliver on tight timelines.
• Knowledge of footwear pattern engineering, tooling, or manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience with innovative, technical, performance product.
• Prior experience within a similar product development environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.