Senior Product Engineer

Warrior Sports, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,700 - 158,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Lifestyle reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Warrior Sports, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Engineer focused on running innovation in Lawrence, MA. This role emphasizes engineering excellence and fostering innovation within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include creating cutting-edge products based on athlete insights and testing components.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering and possess significant experience in footwear manufacturing. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years of product engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of footwear manufacturing and materials.
• Ability to tinker concepts and testing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Engineer new technical products and technologies.
• Collaborate with athletes/consumers and product teams.
• Create and track development timelines.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

CAD Software

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

Modo

Gravity Sketch

Job description

Job Overview

As the Senior Product Engineer – Running Innovation, you will create cutting‑edge products and technologies. In this role you will champion and demonstrate engineering excellence, foster innovation, and encourage risk‑taking all while supporting New Balance’s future strategy and creating disruptive experiences that exceed the consumer’s wildest dreams. You will also be part of a close‑knit cross‑functional team that deepens connections with consumers using a data‑proven approach and harnessing insights from the Sport Research Lab, Fit & Wear and Market Research to create solutions to their unmet needs. If you’re passionate about running and eager to push the boundaries of materials, technologies and manufacturing, we invite you to join our team.

Major Accountabilities

• Work with our cross‑functional innovation team to engineer new technical products and technologies that consumers/athletes love.
• Apply learnings from the SRL foundational research and consumer/athlete insights that will lead to products or experiences which inspire our consumers and differentiate us from our competitors.
• Work closely with the athletes/consumers and product teams to understand performance/user needs.
• Advises the team on a wide range of technical footwear development issues.
• Create, communicate and track development timelines to ensure milestones are met and advise on feasibility and applicability of technology to the cross‑functional teams.
• Perform or direct the physical testing of engineered components and create product specifications and tech packages.
• Develop quality control specs for all new technologies and materials.

Requirements for Success

• A degree in Engineering, Material Science, Biomechanics, or related discipline with an emphasis on consumer products and knowledge or plastics & molding. A graduate degree highly preferred.
• 6+ years professional experience with at least 5 years of product engineering experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of footwear manufacturing, including how each material and process performs in the entire shoe construction.
• Ability to tinker concepts and testing mechanisms.
• Excellent communication, multi‑tasking, and organization skills with the ability and willingness to work in a team‑oriented, creative environment.
• Excellent computer skills, e.g., field‑related software and word processing.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Rhino, Solidworks, Modo, Gravity Sketch).
• Ability to effectively balance in‑person and remote work to fit with New Ways of Working.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Pay Scope

Lawrence, MA Corp Only. Pay Range: $99,700.00 – $129,000.00 – $158,300.00 Annual (actual base pay varies according to relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more).

Benefits

New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also offer non‑traditional perks such as online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs and a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement. Enjoy 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, generous parental leave, and a culture that values work‑life balance.

Temporary associates receive three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount. Part‑time associates receive 401K, short‑term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

New Balance’s North American hybrid model encourages rich in‑person experiences while maintaining flexibility. Associates currently work in the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. The “Work from Anywhere” model allows four weeks per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.