Sr Product Developer- Softgoods

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

REI is seeking a Senior Product Developer to lead the development of technical gear from concept to production readiness. You will own packs, travel bags, luggage, sleeping bags, bike bags, coolers, and sewn accessories, aligning with performance, quality, and cost goals.

Collaborate with strategy, design, testing, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to create best-in-class products. In this role you will craft technical specs, CAD drawings, and documentation, manage prototypes, and drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development experience.
• Experience developing technical gear products (packs, luggage, sleeping bags, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes.
• Experience creating technical specifications and illustrations via Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.
• Experience improving development processes and introducing new manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with Browzwear or other 3D product development tools.
• Experience working with global manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical gear products from brief through design to production readiness.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, product documentation, and CAD drawings.
• Manage prototype development, evaluate performance and manufacturability, and guide product improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Support target costing, pre-costing, and cost engineering activities to meet business goals.

Skills

Product development

Technical gear knowledge

3D CAD

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

SolidWorks

Browzwear

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Product Developer, you will lead the development of technical gear products from concept through production readiness. This role focuses on categories such as packs, travel bags, luggage, sleeping bags, bike bags, coolers, and sewn accessories. You will partner with product strategy, design, testing, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to create innovative products that meet performance, quality, and cost goals while delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Lead development of technical gear products including packs, travel bags, luggage, sleeping bags, bike bags, and coolers from brief through design to production readiness.
• Create and maintain accurate technical specifications, product documentation, and CAD drawings.
• Manage prototype development, evaluate performance and manufacturability, and guide product improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and manufacturing suppliers to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Support target costing, pre-costing, and cost engineering activities to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development experience.
• Experience developing technical gear products, preferably within categories such as packs, luggage, sleeping bags, bike bags, coolers, or sewn accessories.
• Strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes.
• Experience creating technical specifications and technical illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.
• Experience improving development processes and introducing new manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with Browzwear or other 3D product development tools.
• Experience working with global manufacturing partners.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 per year