Dev-Com, Senior Technician

SUMMARY

Drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production. Facilitate communication & collaboration with key stake-holders at all times to drive decision-making. Ensure projects meet the brand & consumer needs and can be mass produced on time at targeted costs. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of Dev-Com cycle.

Organizational Relationships

Develop and maintain productive, effective and professional relationships with peers, superiors, factories, and others. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

15% Drive the dev-com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production, and execute timely shipping of Proto, GTM1, GTM2, Sales and production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition from Dev-Com into production.

15% Execute the Dev-Com process to ensure on time RTB (Ready to Buy)

10% Execute development and commercialization of projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets

10% Problem-solve design tech packages on receipt for potential construction, material, fit & wear or cost concerns.

5% Update and maintain correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.

5% Facilitate timely creation, delivery and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D's, 3D's, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)

5% Review and evaluate project status with the product creation and development teams with growing knowledge of patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.

5% Lead Tech meetings/ Tear down meeting with own team members, factories and QC with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, manufacturing processes and end use performance.

5% Execute the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested for successfully commercialized and mass production.

5% Execute evaluation of mold cycle times

5% Give clear & concise communication to relevant stake-holders including overseas partners

5% Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.

5% Travel to factories and suppliers as necessary.

5% Pro-actively problem-solve by identifying issues and presenting solutions options to peers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Any Certifications Required: College degree or relevant work experience

Year(s) of Experience & Background Required

- 8-10 years experiences in the footwear industry

- Working knowledge of material applications for product use

- Knowledge of product constructions

Functional & Technical Competencies

- Ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast paced environment.

- Ability to work in a complex global organization satisfying the needs of all stakeholder. with competing deadlines and priorities.

- Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients and other employees of the organization.

- Ability to communicate visually with Illustrator & Photoshop.

- Good written and verbal skills.

- Driven for excellence, a self-starter.

- Ability to plan with fore-sight and anticipate impact of expected results.

- Expanding problem solving abilities.

- Proven ability and potential.

- Proficient in basic Microsoft Applications and PLM.

- Knowledge of leather, material, last, mold, compound development, foot anatomy.